The Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Raising Private Capital with Confidence

In this powerful episode of the REI Deal Finders podcast, I unpack one of the most game-changing tools in real estate investing—private funding. Whether you’re new to the space or trying to grow faster, understanding how to find, use, and protect private capital can completely change the way you do business.

 

I walk you through the mindset of smart investors, where to find private lenders, how to present deals with confidence, and most importantly—how to protect other people’s money while building your reputation. If you’re tired of missing out on deals because of funding, this episode gives you the exact roadmap to change that.

 

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Episode Highlights

 

[0:00] – Why capital is a tool, not just cash—and why every investor needs to understand how to use it

[1:00] – The Profit First model for real estate investors and setting up your OPM account

[2:00] – Smart ways to use private capital: marketing, coaching, partnerships, and growth

[2:37] – The real value of capital: grabbing opportunities you’d otherwise miss

[4:20] – Why growing capital (not just saving) should be your investor mindset

[5:45] – Marketing and coaching as capital-powered business accelerators

[6:09] – The power of speed: capital lets you say yes before someone else does

[8:22] – Warren Buffett’s advice: avoid going backward, preserve compound growth

[9:54] – How capital gives you a safety net—and lets you take smarter risks

[11:06] – Why private capital beats banks: speed, simplicity, and trust

[12:07] – The secret weapon: how private lenders supercharge your business

[13:20] – Everyone is a potential lender—stop disqualifying people too early

[15:08] – Start with your top 20: friends, family, neighbors

[17:27] – What to say: how to talk about your business without begging for money

[19:02] – Private Money Club and other “speed dating” platforms for capital

[21:14] – Objections you’ll hear—and how to prepare to answer them

[22:46] – Retirement accounts, IRAs, and the hidden costs of Wall Street

[25:17] – How to present deals to private lenders like a pro

[26:52] – The video hack: why a 15-minute explainer can transform your funding game

[28:11] – Don’t hide your profit—confidence attracts capital

[30:08] – How to protect your lenders: contracts, attorneys, and communication

[32:03] – Let your lenders be part of the journey—updates build trust

[34:15] – Document everything: tracking private lender returns to build momentum

[35:16] – Gratitude goes a long way—thank your lenders and share the success

 

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5 Key Takeaways

1. Capital isn’t optional—it’s essential for speed, flexibility, and seizing opportunities in real estate.

2. Private lenders are everywhere, especially among people who already know and trust you.

3. Start simple: share your real estate journey and tell people what you do—not what you need.

4. Present like a pro: be prepared, professional, and clear about how their money is protected.

5. Say thank you, stay in touch, and document success—repeatable capital is built on relationships.

 

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Let’s go get that next deal.