In this episode, Steven Weinstock sits down with Jay Conner, a seasoned real estate investor who has been investing since 2003 and weathered the 2008-2009 financial crisis by pivoting his strategy.
Jay shares his passion for private money lending, revealing how he’s never missed out on a deal since he started leveraging private funds in 2009. Together, they unpack the secrets behind sourcing private lenders, structuring legal protections, and scaling your business using relationships, not desperation.
You’ll discover actionable strategies for finding private money in your own network, offering credibility to new lenders, and ensuring fast, flexible financing for your deals. Whether you’re new to real estate or a seasoned investor, this episode is packed with tips to help you access the capital you need to close more deals with confidence.
Timestamps: 00:00 Finding and Educating Private Lenders 07:58 Private lender vs joint venture partner 09:51 Benefits of Working with Private Lenders 13:42 Real estate challenges post-2008 crisis 17:39 Interest-only loan payment options 22:01 Growing Up in the Mobile Home Industry 25:28 First real estate deal story 30:02 gifts and conference offer 31:52 Discussing access to capital
Have you read Jay’s new book, Where to Get the Money Now? It is available FREE (all you pay is the shipping and handling) at https://www.JayConner.com/Book
Jay Conner is a proven real estate investment leader. Without using his own money or credit, Jay maximizes creative methods to buy and sell properties with profits averaging $86,000 per deal.