In this episode of the Income Flip Podcast, Will Harvey shares his 10-year journey through real estate, starting with house hacking and small rental properties before realizing he didn’t enjoy being a landlord. After experimenting with multiple strategies—including flipping houses, multifamily syndications, and passive investing—he discovered his strengths on the finance side of the business. Will explains how he transitioned into hard money lending almost by accident, initially deploying idle capital into loans and then recognizing its potential as a scalable business. He dives into why lending fits his skill set, the benefits of fund structures for diversification, and how trial and error ultimately helped him find his niche. The conversation highlights a key lesson for investors: success in real estate often comes from trying different paths until you identify the one that aligns with your strengths, interests, and long-term goals.