What does it take to go from buying empty lots to becoming a trusted relationship lender in real estate? In this episode of Built for This, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Christy Osterkamp to talk about her journey of evolving as an investor and building meaningful connections along the way.
Christy shares how she started with raw land in California, grew into owning 14 turnkey rentals, and ultimately discovered her true passion—private lending. With her administrative background and eye for detail, she has carved out a niche as a “lead lender,” bringing together co-lenders and borrowers in win-win partnerships.
In this conversation, you’ll hear:
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Why Christy chose lending over traditional real estate investing
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How she uses what she calls “magic math” to create strong returns
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The biggest challenge she faces in reaching potential co-lenders
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The personal inspiration behind her brand, The Note Connectress
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Her exciting plans for the future, including combining real estate networking with travel
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