Hear from some of our satisfied customers...
I wanted to wait until everything was finalized before sending my thank you note to you and Michael. This journey has certainly been an incredible experience, and I've gained so much from it. Both your insights truly resonated with me and helped guide me through this process. I'm already on the lookout for my next project.
Thank you both again!
Lamar Medley, Turning Stones LLC
Early in our family’s journey to become rehabbers, we sought lenders who would give us fair pricing and a mutual respect. Karen and Michael of 123 Lending proved to be those things and so much more. They have been our advocates, mentors, accountability partners and friends.
Tim Morrison & Elaine Sugar, Sugar’s Investments LLC
To be completely honest words cannot truly express our gratitude for Karen and Mike. We have known them for about a year and half and from our first interaction with them, they have graciously provided their sound and sage advice to put us in a better position. Their guidance and mentorship has allowed us to purchase our next investment property. We often tell them that we were always searching for the "right money" rather than to just go to any lender. We wanted to work with a lender that was not going to take advantage of us. In Karen and Mike, we truly have found the "right money" through their advice, mentorship and knowledge. We are able to grow our business and learn a great deal from them. We are very fortunate to have met them and to have the opportunity to work with them. We strongly recommend 123 Lending!!
Sterling & Crystaliz Green, Green Family Estates, LLC
Karen and Michael are my favorite lenders. More so than any other lender with which I have worked, they are the easiest. They genuinely care about my success by providing feedback and suggestions on my deals, in addition to providing advice on my investing in general. They are quality people who I can count on. I could not ask for better lenders.
Matt Wahl, Mawa Properties
I have been working with the 1-2-3 lending for two years now, and words cannot express the gratitude I have. Their professionalism, knowledge and genuine thoughtfulness given is truly unmatched. I have to say that since I've met Karen and Michael, it has transformed the way I do business. I highly recommend 1-2-3 lending.
Noel Parnell, KS Investments & Acquisitions LLC
I have been working with Karen, and it has been an absolute pleasure! She is very attentive and responds immediately. I would prefer working with 123 lending before any other lender. She goes above and beyond working with her clients. They are very easy to get in contact with, responds to texts, phones calls and emails immediately, very polite and understanding. During the process of sending her potential candidates, she doesn’t hesitate to get the pre-Approval over ASAP. The process is extremely easy, and the application is straight forward. I’ve personally used 123 lending for several projects. If you’re looking to deal with an easy-going lender that moves quickly and responds to all your questions, concerns and needs, these are the people you need to work with. Karen is very knowledgeable throughout the entire process and has experience herself with flips. I’ve also had a ton of experience with Michael, and he’s been just as great. It just shows that 123 lending provides an amazing lending experience because of the people you work with in the process.
Jeremiah Serrano, Home Optics Contractors, LLC
I am a seasoned Real Estate Agent and developer of 19 years in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. I have never used a "Hard Money Lender" before. I was a little nervous, at first, to see how it all worked. It was a great surprise at how easy it was to get a loan pretty quickly. Karen and Mike made the whole experience so simple. I am working with them on my second loan now and hopefully many more. I give them a 5 star review from beginning to end.
Danielle Lawless, Keller Williams Realtor, Busy Girl Development LLC
Thank you so much for assisting in our project! We both appreciate the trust and confidence you placed in us for this business transaction. The process for obtaining the loan was easy for us. Timing was key in order to close the initial deal with the seller. You enabled us to close on the loan in a very expedient fashion.
Amy Lahoda, 2013 Property Group, LLC
We needed a loan fast and were told by several Hard Money Lenders that they couldn't meet our deadline. Karen and Michael at 123 Lending were able to meet with us and close quickly and simply. They were extremely friendly and even worked with us when a home inspection turned up some unanticipated repairs. We highly recommend 123 Lending.
Sebastian Downs & Emily Meera Downs, Greenest Homes LLC
I just want to say how great it is working with Mike and Karen. They couldn't be easier to work with. When we need a loan, it gets funded within two weeks; this is why we go back to them as often as needed and it makes our business run more efficiently.
Jim Czerniak, Tri-State Property Solutions, LLC
I have worked with 1-2-3 lending for the past several years. My experience with them has been professional on all transactions. Also, being very proficient with the market, they are lending for both acquisition and value after rehab. 1-2-3 lending is definitely a lender to have in your power team when seeking properties to fix and flip.
Joseph V. Scorese, Senior Loan Officer, Firstrust Bank
In a landscape now dotted with distant online and institutional lenders, it's a welcome pleasure to work with real people who aren't just local, they are responsive, and they "get it". Karen and Michael have found a unique way to blend a professional approach and process with a "Mom & Pop" feel. Each loan we do together is its own testimonial.
Shelley Cutler, Excel Real Estate Solutions, LLC
1-2-3 lending is a pleasure to do business with. They are quick and responsive; their rates are reasonable, but most importantly, they are flexible which is especially important because no loan or situation is identical.
Joe Downs, Managing Director, 1210 Capital
Working with Karen and Michael was definitely so much easier, we were able to get the money fast and close on the deal... 'easier' is the key. A lot of times when you have all that paperwork to fill out and 'hoops' to go through, your deal can actually 'run away', but with Karen and Michael, you are actually talking to the lender. We are definitely very grateful because they gave us the opportunity to start working.
Joelina Diaz and Marjorie Negron, Managers and Real Estate Investors in New Jersey
The process has been great. Everything has gone so smoothly. From Day One, when I called Karen, she went through everything on the phone and really broke it down. They've been real easy to deal with; they're investors themselves, so they know what they are doing, and they know what it's like on my end.
Bill Vargus, VQ Properties, LLC
As first-time flippers and immigrants, we were prisoners by the analysis paralysis and by the limited cash to start up. However, after knocking many doors, we met Karen and Mike. Who, besides funding our first project, they guided and follow-up our steps, recommending their attorney, flooring guy, risk insurance companies, alarm system, and many more. Truly mentors. We don't have words to express how grateful we are of you. Thanks for giving us the opportunity of doing this flip. Now we are confident and determined to do several this year. We highly recommend 123lending.
Ana, Edwin & Carlos, Olivo Handy Services, LLC
Professional Participation
- Hard Money Panel at WeWork Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, January 17, 2018 - to educate real estate investors about lending and changing marketplace conditions.
- Work Your Money
Podcast with Michelle Wong
about private lending for real estate
February 1, 2018 - Confessions of a Hard Monday Lender Panel
November 13, 2018, Philadelphia, PA
June 6, 2019, Philadelphia DIG Subgroup - InvestHER Bucks County Chapter - Virtual Meetup,
Panel about financing real estate for investors, November 12, 2020
"I’ve learned so much every time I listen to you – and that is the same feedback I'm receiving from participants about last night… great practical information and, above all, enjoyed hearing all the examples and cases you presented. I'm so grateful for you sharing your expertise and the energy you put into this! Thank you, Karen!" (InvestHER Meeting Organizer)