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The Past, Present and Future of Lending: Tyler Wilson on a life spent in lending money.


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Tyler Wilson is a guru in his field of lending money, but it was a long road with difficulties and tough lessons to get there. Tyler shares with JD his story of building a real estate portfolio from nothing, failures, successes and the ups and downs of the financial industry over the past 20 years. 

Tyler breaks down everything from market cycles, mid-term rentals, DSCR loans, and Fannie/Freddie updates, to how investors should position themselves ahead of 2026 rate drops. He also shares personal stories — including buying his first home in the 2007 crash — and the strategies that helped him build his own portfolio.

Whether you're a new investor or scaling to 10+ properties, this episode provides the exact market insights, zip code strategies, lending hacks, and AI-powered forecasting tools that can level up your investing decisions in North Alabama and beyond.

00:00:17   |   The Future of Homeownership: 3D Printed Homes & Smart Homes

Predictions about automated homes, consumer–property interaction, and tech-driven lending. 

00:01:11   |   Tyler Wilson’s Background & Entry Into Lending  

Finance degree, buying his first home in 2007, and how the housing crash guided him toward becoming an advisor. 

00:03:03   |   Comparing the 2007 Market to Today’s Lending Standards 

NINA loans, zero-down loans, and the shift toward stricter post-crash regulations. 

 00:06:09   |   Investment Windows: Why 2024–2026 Is a Key Opportunity 

Why Tyler believes we're entering a “sweet spot” for buying. 

00:08:18   |   Cash Flow vs Appreciation in North Alabama Zip Codes 

Breakdown of Huntsville, Madison, Research Park, and Cummings Corridor strategies. 

00:08:59   |   Vacancy Rates, Inventory Trends & Sub-$250K Homes Returning  

140% increase in affordable listings and why older Huntsville homes are back on market. 

00:10:45   |   How to Forecast Appreciation Using Investor Tools 

Tyler shares analysis methods using zip codes & MLS data. 

00:13:09   |   Why Rates Dropping Will Trigger a Market Surge 

Explaining pent-up demand and why waiting may backfire. 

00:18:08   |   The Role of AI in Mortgage Efficiency & Job Disruption  

Industry shifts, Amazon layoffs, and efficiency gains. 

00:20:58    |   The Loan Officer vs Mortgage Advisor Difference  

Why loan officers may be replaced — but advisors won't. 

00:22:46   |   Building a Strong Lending & Investing Team  

Importance of long-term lender relationships, title companies, insurance partners, and financial planners. 

00:39:40   |   Traditional Loans vs DSCR, Non-QM & Hard Money  

When to use each, risks, benefits, and why traditional lending builds long-term wealth. 

00:41:19   |   Hard Money Lending Risks for New Investors  

Loan sharks, prepayment penalties, and why beginners should avoid it. 

00:35:00   |   How Tyler Built His Own Portfolio & Uses Equity Strategically 

Using HELOCs, appreciating markets, and smart leverage to climb the property ladder. 

 

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