Growing the Money with Rich Lennon

Episode 004: 5 Foolproof Ways to Ensure You Never Lose Money as a Real Estate Lender


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Are you tired of losing money in risky investments and feeling like you lack control over your financial future? Imagine earning consistent, impressive returns, retiring sooner, and building a legacy, all with a proven, simple system. In this episode, Rich Lennon shares five foolproof strategies that guarantee you never lose money as a real estate lender.

You'll Learn How To:

  • Secure your investment in the first position and protect your capital.
  • Use effective underwriting to avoid bad deals.
  • Implement a reversed draw strategy for construction loans.
  • Ensure borrowers have “skin in the game” to mitigate risks.
  • Utilize two essential types of insurance to safeguard your investment.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(00:48) Why real estate is the best asset class for lending and why it offers stability.
(02:01) The 2008 financial crisis vs. real estate market resilience and slow changes.
(03:46) How lenders hold the best financial position in any real estate deal.
(05:21) Five critical rules every real estate lender must follow to protect investments.
(06:01) Rule #1: Why securing first position in lending is non-negotiable.
(07:29) Rule #2: The underwriting formula to ensure loan security and profitability.
(08:06) Rule #3: Reverse draw system for construction loans to minimize risk.
(09:14) Rule #4: Ensuring borrowers have skin in the game to prevent deal abandonment.
(10:15) Rule #5: Two must-have insurance policies to safeguard your investment.
(11:09) Final recap of foolproof strategies and what to expect in the next episode.

Who This Episode Is For: 

  • New and experienced real estate lenders looking for a risk-free approach.
  • Investors seeking to maximize returns while minimizing financial losses.
  • Entrepreneurs who want to build passive wealth through real estate lending.

Why You Should Listen:

  • Learn five simple yet powerful strategies to protect your investments.
  • Avoid common mistakes that cause lenders to lose money.
  • Discover real-world insights from a seasoned real estate investor.
  • Gain access to expert advice on underwriting, legal security, and risk mitigation.

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