Because of COVID-19, those in the real estate industry had to pivot in a huge way to survive and find ways to thrive with the ongoing deurbanization. Keith Baker explores how people in this sector hone their strategies, particularly in private lending, by sitting with Kayla Wojcik. She explains their work at FlipCo Financial, a team of forward-thinking individuals in the real estate investing sector focused on bringing a better fin...

Many people believe that achieving your goals is the epitome of success. However, what makes it more worthwhile is gaining personal growth along the way. Multifamily master Rod Khleif joins Keith Baker to tell his inspiring story of finding success and failure in real estate, teaching him to live larger than life and become strong whatever happens. He shares how writing down your specific goals helps a lot in gearing up for the cha...

Episode 000 – Introduction

Learn about what you can expect from the Private Lender Podcast.  This is by far the greatest experiment I’ve ever attempted and I appreciate you coming this far with me on the journey.

DISCLAIMER:  I am not an attorney nor a CPA. If I am fortunate enough to inspire you to take action, please perform your own due diligence and consult your own attorney, account and other member of your business team befor...

If you’re looking for practical tips and advice on Private Lending and how to build and maintain wealth outside of banks or wall street, then you are in the right place. And if want to put the power of a bank in your retirement account, you should probably pull up a chair. But if you want to learn from my mistakes so you can avoid them, well then pour yourself a drink my friend, because this podcast is just for you!

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In Episode 115, Keith discusses the resources he uses to take the pulse of his local market. IN addition, he illustrates some interesting statistics from his local MLS for not only the current market, but also back to 2007 and 2008.

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Hello everyone and Greetings from the energy capital of the world – Houston, TX. And welcome to episode 113 of the Private Lender Podcast, I’m your host, Keith Baker and I’d like to thank you for sharing your time with me today.

If you’re looking for practical tips and advice on Private Lending and how to build and maintain wealth without b...

Since quitting his healthcare job after 8+ years, Jaspreet Baveja has been helping others achieve the dream of passive income through private lending. Jaspreet is the CEO of JGB, LLC and has built a business that allows him to pursue his passions of travel and spending time with his family while generating income on his terms. Today, he chats with Keith Baker to explain his process, lending methods, and habits and how he's...

Seven Core Values

" And you who philosophize disgrace and criticize all fears

Take the rag away from your face. Now ain't the time for your tears."

from "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll"

- Bob Dylan

Stay safe out there!

-k

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What is the easiest way to start private lending? We have learned from one of our previous episodes that the most passive way to do this is to lend your money to other lenders and let them do all the hard work for you. While this lending to lenders scheme certainly is an easy button, you still have to perform your own due diligence when doing deals. In this episode, Paul Lamnatos, Chief Lending Concierge and Managing Partner at Bl...

Perhaps nothing could be as passive as letting others do the work for you. When it comes to passive investing, the easiest way to get into private lending is to loan your money to a hard money lender and allow them to do their magic. Guest, Jason DeBono from NuView Trust Company, is someone who uses this as his own personal strategy, and he sits down with host, Keith Baker, to share his whys and hows with us. He explains his proce...

What can I say - I've hit my tipping point. I would categorize today's episode as a therapy session for me, so thanks for hanging in there. I hope you find some value in there. . . .

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How Congress Retirement Pay Compares to the Overall Average

The number one rule in real estate investing is return of investment. That is, for every dollar that goes out, you want to get it back, if not, more. That is why people just starting with real estate investing stay away from subordinate liens. But what really are subordinate liens? On today’s show, Keith Baker talks to Jim Maffuccio about subordinate liens and how he got started in this world of distressed second liens. The Founder...

What is up Lender Nation?

Greetings and welcome to the Private Lender Podcast, I’m your host Keith Baker and you are listening to episode 105.

This podcast is the only one of its kind dedicated to teaching everyday people (just like you and me) how to prosper with the most passive form of real estate investing known to humankind, while giving tips and ideas that can help keep your money safe – with Private Lending.

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Addie Mae Collins

Carol Denise McNair

Carole Robertson

Cynthia Diane Wesley

2020

George Floyd

My grandmother always said "there's a lot of meanness in the world."

Today will be a very short episode as I do not have much to say.  But I've decided to let the music of John Coltrane speak for me, but really for so many others. . .

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One of the most common things to note when doing real estate transactions is the appraisal of the property. Through this, the value of your property or deal is appropriately assessed. Continuing with the second part of the series on appraisals, Keith Baker goes over the Uniform Residential Appraisal Form, also known as Fannie Mae Form 1004 and Freddie Mac Form 70. Here, he breaks down the document and gives a page-by-page look into...

Before any property is purchased or sold, it's important that it undergoes a thorough appraisal. The importance of an appraisal truly cannot be underestimated because you should know the actual value of the property you're buying or selling, lest you operate at a loss. Keith Baker discusses the importance of an appraisal in the lending process. In doing so, he outlines the three types of appraisal approaches and gives you ...