Best Hard Money Bankers Jason Balin Podcasts (2025)

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How Mastering Foreclosure and Tax Sale Overages Led This Investor to Move to Puerto Rico - #256 46:09

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How Mastering Foreclosure and Tax Sale Overages Led This Investor to Move to Puerto Rico - #256 In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast, hosts Jason and Ian sit down with Bob Diamond, a seasoned real estate attorney and investor now living in Puerto Rico, to unpack how mastering foreclosure and tax sale overages turned into a lucrative r…

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Lane Kawaoka - The Deal That Changed My Life 5:11

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Lane Kawaoka - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life, we welcome back Lane Kawaoka from The Wealth Elevator to share the pivotal real estate deals that shaped his journey. Lane dives into how he went from buying rental properties in Seattle in 2009 to managing 10,000 rental units across multiple U.S. markets…

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5 Critical Underwriting Checks Most Private Lenders Overlook - #305 20:27

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5 Critical Underwriting Checks Most Private Lenders Overlook - #305 When it comes to private lending, even experienced lenders can miss key underwriting details that make or break a deal. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason from Hard Money Bankers walks through five critical underwriting checks that most private lenders overlook —…

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How to deploy $100,000 in todays Market - #255 31:56

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How to deploy $100,000 in todays Market - #255 In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast, hosts Jason and Ian break down real-world strategies for deploying $100K in today's market — whether your goal is fast growth, cash flow, or wealth preservation. They share how they'd personally invest $100,000 based on different scenarios — from flip…

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The New Sales Funnel in Private Lending - #304 19:16

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The New Sales Funnel in Private Lending - #304 In this episode, hosts Jason and Chris from Hard Money Bankers break down "The New Sales Funnel in Private Lending" — a powerful blend of online and offline strategies designed to help private and hard money lenders attract more leads, close more deals, and build stronger relationships in today's chang…

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Our Favorite Business Model in Real Estate Revealed - #303 12:38

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Our Favorite Business Model in Real Estate Revealed - #303 In this episode of The Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers reveal what they believe is the best business model in all of real estate: private lending. After years of experience in wholesaling, flipping houses, managing rentals, and brokering d…

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How Does This Canadian Investor Own So Many Properties In The United States - #254 32:05

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How Does This Canadian Investor Own So Many Properties In The United States - #254 In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast, hosts Jason and Ian sit down with Glen Sutherland, a Canadian investor who has built an impressive real estate portfolio — entirely in the United States! 🇨🇦➡️🇺🇸 Glen shares how he went from being limited by Canadian…

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How Cross-Collateral Loans Work - #302 18:46

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How Cross-Collateral Loans Work - #302 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down one of the most underused — yet most powerful — tools in private lending: cross-collateral loans. If you've ever wondered how to safely offer 100% financing, protect your position, or increase loan amounts without taking on unnecessary …

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How To Invest Anywhere with Mitchell England #253 35:23

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How To Invest Anywhere with Mitchell England #253 In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Jason and Ian sit down with Mitchell, a mobile home park investor from Washington State, to dive deep into one of real estate's most misunderstood — yet highly profitable — asset classes: mobile home parks. Mitchell shares his inspiring journey fro…

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What It's Really Like to Be an Institutional Lender – Jack BeVier Reveals All - #301 46:02

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What It's Really Like to Be an Institutional Lender – Jack BeVier Reveals All - #301 Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes in institutional lending? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, we sit down with Jack BeVier, principal of Dominion Financial & Dominion Properties, to uncover the real workings of private and institutional lendi…

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The Next Big Asset Class with Joe Downs - #252 40:43

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The Next Big Asset Class with Joe Downs - #252 In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Jason and Ian sit down with Joe Downs, a Philadelphia-based investor with deep experience across multiple real estate asset classes. From distressed residential debt to self-storage, RV and boat storage, and even flex industrial space, Joe shares how …

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Risks of lending on tenant occupied properties - #300 18:53

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Risks of lending on tenant occupied properties - #300 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, we break down the risks of lending on tenant-occupied properties and why these deals can get complicated for private lenders and hard money lenders. From underwriting challenges and tenant issues to defaults, foreclosures, and eviction nightmares, …

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CJ Calio - The Deal That Changed My Life 4:23

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CJ Calio - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life, CJ Calio from WNN Properties shares the real estate deal that transformed his path from UPS driver to financial freedom in just four years. Based in Hawaii, CJ focuses on out-of-state investing, building wealth through buy-and-hold residential and commercial …

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Book Review- Take A Ride On The Wealth Elevator #251 40:48

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Book Review - Take A Ride On The Wealth Elevator #251 In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve, we're diving into Take A Ride On The Wealth Elevator by Lane Kawaoka — a book that breaks down how everyday investors can move from the "ground floor" to building long-term wealth through real estate syndications, accredited investing, tax strategies, …

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Alan Franks - The Deal That Changed My Life 5:20

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Alan Franks - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life, we welcome back Alan Franks, Certified Financial Planner, author of Empower Money, and real estate investor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Alan shares the real estate deal that changed everything for him—a $235,000 starter home purchased in 2015 that became th…

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5 Steps to Start a Lending Company - #299 17:08

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5 Steps to Start a Lending Company - #299 Thinking about starting your own private lending company in 2025? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, you'll discover the five key steps every new lender should take—plus a bonus tip to help you shortcut years of trial and error. Whether you're brand new to private lending or looking to scale yo…

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How Key Person Insurance Saved Joel Friedland's Real Estate Portfolio - #250 47:55

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How Key Person Insurance Saved Joel Friedland's Real Estate Portfolio - #250 In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast, we sit down with Chicago industrial real estate investor Joel Friedland to hear how decades of investing, market cycles, and a high-stakes partnership shaped his conservative, debt-free investment philosophy. Joel started…

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6 Common Newbie Lender Mistakes - #298 23:18

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6 Common Newbie Lender Mistakes - #298 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down 6 common mistakes new private lenders make—and how to avoid them. Whether you're just starting out in hard money lending or have years of experience under your belt, these lessons are crucial for protecting your capital and building a s…

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Brett Swarts - The Deal That Changed My Life 7:26

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Brett Swarts - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life, we welcome back Brett Swarts, founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions. Brett shares two powerful stories—one about a life-changing real estate deal that gave his family the freedom to start a new chapter in Florida, and another about a missed opportunity t…

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Win Win Exit on a Sideways Deal - #297 16:01

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Win Win Exit on a Sideways Deal - #297 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Chris and Jason break down a real-world lending story that started as a solid deal, went sideways, and ultimately ended in a win-win exit for everyone involved. You'll hear how they handled: A borrower relationship spanning multiple loans Permit and construction …

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Lane Kawaoka's Wealth Elevator: Legacy Building Through Real Estate & Businesses - #249 35:50

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Lane Kawaoka's Wealth Elevator: Legacy Building Through Real Estate & Businesses - #249 In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Jason and Ian sit down with Lane Kawaoka, a Hawaii-based real estate investor, author of The Wealth Elevator, and operator with 10,000+ rental units and over $2B in acquisitions. Lane shares his full journey fr…

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Subordination, Non-Disturbance & Attornment Agreement Explained- What Private Lenders Must Know - #296 16:48

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Subordination, Non-Disturbance & Attornment Agreement Explained- What Private Lenders Must Know - #296 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason Balin sits down with guest Harris Dainoff of Murland Dainoff to break down the often-overlooked but critically important Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment Agreement (SNDA). Whether…

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The Secret to Buying Out-of-State Rentals Use the 1% Rule with CJ Calio -#248 36:00

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The Secret to Buying Out-of-State Rentals Use the 1% Rule with CJ Calio -#248 Want to invest in real estate outside your local market? In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Jason and Ian interview CJ Calio, a successful real estate investor who built a profitable out-of-state rental property portfolio from Hawaii using the 1% rule. CJ…

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How Hard Money Lenders SHOULD Finance New Construction Deals - #295 18:12

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How Hard Money Lenders SHOULD Finance New Construction Deals - #295 Ground-up construction loans can be some of the riskiest—and most misunderstood—deals in private lending. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down exactly how experienced hard money lenders approach financing new construction projects the right way…

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Our First Hard Money Conference - #294 18:46

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Our First Hard Money Conference - #294 Join us on the Private Lenders Podcast as we share the story of our very first hard money conference—back in January 2008 in Las Vegas! After closing our first loan with HMB in December 2007, we jumped on a plane to attend the PITBAL Mortgage Conference, the only hard money-focused event at the time. In this e…

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Joe Root - The Deal That Changed My Life 6:18

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Joe Root - The Deal That Changed My Life We're back in the studio with multifamily investor Joe Root, diving into the deal that changed his life. Joe shares the story of his very first building purchase in Chicago—an investment that nearly went sideways during the 2008 financial crisis. With seller financing, a looming balloon note, and a lender un…

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How to convert leads to loans - #293 22:05

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How to convert leads to loans - #293 In the hard money lending business, leads are everywhere—texts, emails, web forms, phone calls, social media. But how do you turn those inquiries into actual closed loans? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down the exact process they use to respond, nurture, and follow up with…

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Empowered Money: Creating Your Own Wealth Strategy with Alan Franks - #247 44:32

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Empowered Money: Creating Your Own Wealth Strategy with Alan Franks - #247 💰 Ready to take control of your money and build real, lasting wealth? In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, we're joined by Alan Franks — Certified Financial Planner, author of Empowered Money, and a master at helping people create financial strategies that act…

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How to Truly Control Your Capital - #292 22:44

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How to Truly Control Your Capital - #292 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers break down one of the most common challenges private lenders face — keeping control over their capital investors. Whether you're lending through a fund or direct placement notes, having clear, consisten…

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The Creative Deals We're Doing Now - #291 18:54

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The Creative Deals We're Doing Now - #291 Hard money lending is changing — and savvy private lenders are pivoting. In this episode, Jason and Chris break down the creative real estate deals they're closing in today's market, from small-balance commercial loans to construction completion loans, bridge financing, and more. 🔑 When traditional capital …

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How to Expand with a Sales Team - #290 22:54

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How to Expand with a Sales Team - #290 How do you scale a private lending business the right way with a sales team? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris from Hard Money Bankers break down proven strategies for expanding your operation with salespeople, loan originators, partners, and private label setups—while avoiding th…

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Working With Brokers - #289 21:36

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Working With Brokers - #289 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers dive into the world of working with brokers in private lending. With institutional capital tightening and lending guidelines shifting, more deals are flowing through brokers than ever before. Jason and Chris break down: ✅…

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We just exited a wild default - #288 21:17

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We just exited a wild default - #288 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Chris and Jason break down the full story of one of their most challenging and dramatic loan defaults to date—a three-year foreclosure saga that ended in a high-stakes, last-minute payoff and one of the wildest exits they've ever experienced. Tune in to hear: How a…

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From Acquisition to Now: Whitehouse Manor Project Update - #246 32:56

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From Acquisition to Now: Whitehouse Manor Project Update - #246 In this powerful episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Jason and Ian break down the full lifecycle of a major multifamily investment—the 76-unit Whitehouse Manor project in Baltimore, MD—a deal they've been involved in for the past 5 years. What started as a $5 million acquisitio…

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DSCR Market Shake Up - Massive Fraud - #287 19:40

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DSCR Market Shake Up - Massive Fraud #287 📉 $50+ Million DSCR Loan Fraud Exposed | Market Shifts, Appraisal Scams, and Lender Fallout In this explosive episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Chris and Jason break down one of the biggest fraud cases to hit the DSCR loan market in recent years. A massive $50M+ scheme involving inflated appraisals ha…

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A Foreclosure Exit + Crazy Financing - #286 17:15

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A Foreclosure Exit + Crazy Financing - #286 🎙️ In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Chris and Jason break down a rare foreclosure exit that turned into a successful (and slightly wild) deal. They walk through: How another lender originally funded the property with an overvalued $1.2M construction loan Why and how the project went into de…

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Deferred Sales Trust Secrets with Brett Swarts - #245 38:56

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Deferred Sales Trust Secrets with Brett Swarts - #245 In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Jason and Ian sit down with Brett Swarts, Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, to break down the Deferred Sales Trust (DST)—a powerful, lesser-known strategy to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of real estate, businesses, crypto, and ot…

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Hormozi's Money Models in Private Lending- #285 13:47

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Hormozi's Money Models in Private Lending - #285 Alex Hormozi's highly anticipated book $100M Money Models is almost here — and in this episode, Chris and Jason break down how Hormozi's business frameworks apply directly to the world of private lending. From front-end monetization and self-liquidating offers to client acquisition costs and high-tic…

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How to Use DISC Personality Types with Borrowers & CoLenders - #284 15:52

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How to Use DISC Personality Types with Borrowers & CoLenders - #284 Want to close more deals, raise more capital, and build better borrower relationships? 🔑 It all starts with understanding how people think. In this episode, Jason and Chris reveal how private lenders can use the DISC personality framework to gain a serious edge—whether you're worki…

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Different Attorneys That Private Lenders Need Plus Default Tips - #283 19:00

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Different Attorneys That Private Lenders Need Plus Default Tips - #283 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason Balin and Chris Haddon of Hard Money Bankers dive deep into the legal side of private lending—specifically, the different types of attorneys you'll need as a lender and how to navigate the default and foreclosure process effe…

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Neil Timmins with Little Guy Loans in Iowa - #282 34:05

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Neil Timmins with Little Guy Loans in Iowa - #282 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason Balin chats with Neil Timmins, founder of Little Guy Loans in Des Moines, Iowa. Neil shares how he built a $12M+ lending business from his background in flipping and commercial real estate—focused on helping local investors who don't have institu…

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Dustin Heiner - The Deal That Changed My Life 7:20

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Dustin Heiner - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, hosts Jason Balin and Ian Horowitz welcome back real estate investor and founder of Master Passive Income, Dustin Heiner, to share the deal that changed his life. Dustin opens up about the second property he ever bought—the pivotal moment that transfor…

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Shelby Reed with Minnow Loan in Missouri - #281 35:40

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Shelby Reed with Minnow Loan in Missouri - #281 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason sits down with Shelby Reed, co-founder of Minnow Loan, a fast-growing private lending company based in Missouri. Shelby shares her journey from real estate investor to full-time private lender, and how she and her partner built Minnow Loan from the…

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We Closed 6 Loans On Friday - #280 14:56

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We Closed 6 Loans On Friday - #280 In this episode, Chris and Jason reflect on a strong close to the week—six loans funded in one day—and break down what's really driving their loan origination in today's market. They share a candid look at current deal flow, how net income has stayed strong despite a dip in volume, and why repeat borrowers continu…

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Real Estate & Interest Rate Shifts Explained with Joe Root #244 36:54

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Real Estate & Interest Rate Shifts Explained with Joe Root #244 In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, hosts Jason Balin and Ian Horowitz sit down with Joe Root, a multifamily investor and managing partner at E-Superior Real Estate Partners, to dig into what's really happening in today's real estate and debt markets. Joe shares his uni…

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Dave Seymour - The Deal That Changed My Life 8:16

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Dave Seymour - The Deal That Changed My Life In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life, we're back in the studio with none other than Dave Seymour—former firefighter, star of Flipping Boston, and full-throttle real estate investor. 🔥 Dave shares the gritty, hilarious, and downright genius story of the first deal that truly changed his life: …

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Top 3 Most Common New Lender Mistakes - #279 21:03

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Top 3 Most Common New Lender Mistakes - #279 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Chris and Jason break down the three most frequent mistakes new private lenders make—and how to avoid them for long-term success. 🔹 Topics Covered: Over-leveraging loans Lending at high loan-to-value ratios (90–100%) with little borrower equity may se…

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What Went Down at the June Hard Money Mastermind Event - #278 17:35

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What Went Down at the June Hard Money Mastermind Event - #278 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, we're recapping everything that went down at our very first June Hard Money Mastermind Event—and trust us, it was a big one. Held right in our home market of Maryland, this intimate, invite-only gathering brought together 20 serious hard mo…

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What Lead Flow Looks like Today - #243 22:41

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What Lead Flow Looks like Today - #243 In this episode, we dive headfirst into one of the most critical topics in real estate investing: lead flow. Whether you're focused on commercial, multifamily, single‑family, or sub‑$200K homes, thriving in today's market demands having a marketing machine that consistently feeds you opportunities. 🎯 What to E…

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AI For Private Lenders - #277 15:26

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AI For Private Lenders - #277 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, we dive into one of the biggest topics in business and tech today: Artificial Intelligence—and how private lenders are actually using it right now to save time, improve workflows, and enhance decision-making. Fresh off a recent mastermind meeting in Maryland, Jason and Ch…