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Private and hard money are not just different sources of capital; they are two powerful tools every serious real estate investor must master. 

In this episode of the Results Driven Podcast, Tiffany High explains the differences between private and hard money, when to use each, how to avoid costly mistakes, and how to scale using other people’s money without sacrificing control.

Whether you are flipping your first deal or running multiple projects, this episode will show you how to make smarter funding decisions that unlock real leverage and long-term scalability.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Identify the difference between private money and hard money
• Avoid common mistakes people make with hard money
• Make money without touching your private income like smart professionals
• Avoid the top cashflow mistakes that crush real estate investors
• Structure deals for maximum protection and minimum risk
• Pitch private lenders confidently, even if you are just getting started

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• (00:52) Most investors don't know how to make strategic decisions about funding
• (01:54) What is hard money, and when should you use it?
• (03:46) When hard money can spiral out of control
• (05:20) The biggest mistake investors make with holding costs
• (07:34) What private money, and how does it give you full control
• (09:13) Who your lenders are
• (12:40) How smart professionals make their money without touching primary income
• (13:58) Cash flow in the stock market vs private lending
• (15:43) The real difference in protection between stocks and private lending
• (17:23) How to explain what you do without a pitch deck
• (20:10) The 90-day minimum
• (20:35) Creative ways to combine private and hard money on the same deal

Who This Episode is For:

• Real estate investors looking to scale without draining personal cash
• Entrepreneurs ready to fund deals with zero out-of-pocket capital
• Newbies who are intimidated by the idea of raising money
• Seasoned investors who want to optimize their funding strategies

Why You Should Listen:

If you are serious about scaling your real estate business, relying on your savings or credit cards isn’t sustainable. Tiffany shares her exact blueprint for how she raised millions using private money, even as a beginner, and how she avoids common hard money traps that sabotage cash flow. This episode is a masterclass in funding like a CEO. Enjoy the show!

Follow Tiffany and Josh here:

• Tiffany Instagram: @tiffanyhighfficial
• Josh Instagram: @joshhighofficial
• Website: https://resultsdrivenrei.com/home/

Get Tiffany’s free resource: www.rdebook.com
“26 Costly Mistakes I Made While Building My Seven-Figure Real Estate Business”