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From $0 to $135M in Lending: Building a Lending Empire in Just Two Years

Brian Valdivia is the founder of Beltway Lending, a lending company focused on providing tailored financing solutions for real estate investors. Since founding Beltway Lending in 2022, Brian has scaled massively, with Beltway Lending originating $135 million in loans and his real estate portfolio growing to include 175 rental properties. Listen now to learn more about Brian’s rapid growth in real estate, his strategy for success, and what you can do to replicate it! Quotables “Sometimes it’s really hard to get started, but the second that I made that offer and had it under contract, it’s like the mental block is gone.” “The big thing is the conversations that you’re going to have everyday, it’s on-the-job training. I was learning to be a better investor and I didn’t even know it.” “Help someone else get started and believe me, it’s gonna keep going. You’re going to learn so much more just from teaching as well.” Links Website: Beltway Lending https://beltwaylending.com/ Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast Website: REI INK https://rei-ink.com/ Email: RCN Capital info@rcncapital.com

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Scaling Successfully & Pivoting in Market Shifts

Ryan Deasy and Mike Doherty are the managing partners of Skytree Investments LLC, a private real estate investment firm based in Farmington, Connecticut. Ryan and Mike got into real estate investing for different reasons but came together ultimately for the same purpose – to grow and succeed through real estate investing. From their first investments to building Skytree Investments, they reveal the lessons learned, the importance of partnerships, and how they scaled their business. They also dive into their favorite marketing tools and insights on navigating economic challenges. This episode is packed with actionable tips for anyone looking to make a mark in real estate! Quotables “Trust is the foundation of every successful partnership; without it, scaling is nearly impossible.” “Someone will always need a roof over their head, no matter what the market does.” “The real challenge isn’t finding the deals; it’s having the capital and the right partnerships to make them work.” Links Skytree Investments https://www.skytreeinvestments.com Sky’s The Limit https://open.spotify.com/show/4RLz8Jy… Deal Machine App https://dealmachine.com Launch Control https://www.launchcontrol.us MileIQ https://www.mileiq.com RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast Website: REI INK https://rei-ink.com/

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The Power of Analytics in Real Estate Investing

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, I sit down with Sean Morgan, CEO of Forecasa, a leading analytics platform in the private lending industry. Sean shares his unique journey from being a CPA in a big four accounting firm to transitioning into entrepreneurship within the oil and gas sector and eventually co-founding Forecasa. We dive into his experiences with data and analytics, the founding of multiple successful businesses, and his decision to pivot into real estate. Sean also provides valuable insights into the role of analytics in navigating market shifts, the importance of maintaining company culture, and strategies for sustainable growth. We also touch on current market trends and what the private lending space might look like in 2025. Sean’s expertise and transparency provide listeners with actionable advice, especially around data utilization, effective communication as a leader, and fostering team culture in a remote work environment. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned investor, or just interested in the evolving landscape of real estate, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge. Quotables “Communication is key. If you’re a CEO, you should know what’s happening regardless of where your employees are physically located.” “A good leader knows their limitations and surrounds themselves with the right people to keep them in line.” “In investing, always know your market. Getting into deals outside familiar areas adds risks you might not foresee.” “Analytics become crucial when things don’t go as planned—it’s important to understand the metrics driving your business.” “To grow a successful startup, you must have transparency, set expectations, and consistently measure performance.” Links & Resources Visit Forecasa to learn more about their services: https://www.forecasa.com/

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Scaling A Real Estate Business As A Married Couple

Andrew and Michelle Lucas are the Founders of Lucas Properties, one of South Carolina’s top real estate firms with a stellar real estate agent team. This power couple has completed hundreds of deals over the years and now they’re focused on providing support to other real estate investors by providing guidance and coaching through the Deal Finders Club. Listen to this episode to learn more about how working together has helped Andrew and Michelle grow their business and how they’re impacting hundreds of lives through Deal Finders Club! Quotables “In real estate, you only lose when you sell. If you hang on long enough, eventually it will come back around and then we’re all winners.” “If someone gives you a reason not to trust them early, you have to cut them loose and go find the next person.” “It wasn’t about being the teacher, it was about being in the community and getting to know what’s happening, getting word of mouth, what’s moving over here, and what’s moving over there.” Links Website: Deal Finders Club https://www.dealfindersclub.com Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast Website: REI INK https://rei-ink.com/ Email: RCN Capital info@rcncapital.com

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Secrets to Building Generational Wealth in Real Estate

Bill Fairman is a national speaker, best-selling author, and serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the mortgage banking industry. Over the years, Bill has made his mark in real estate as a fund manager by helping high net worth individuals grow their wealth and today, he is focused on providing education for individuals who want to create their legacy and build generational wealth. Listen to this episode to learn more about building generational wealth through real estate and what you can do today to get on the right path in building your legacy! Quotables “Most people don’t make wealth quickly, you make it over time, and that’s the easiest and most consistent way to do it.” “If you don’t do a bad deal while you’re in this business, you’re not doing enough deals because it happens.” “Life is not worth living if you are constantly in pain or a burden on somebody else, and it’s never too late.” Links Website: Bill Fairman https://billfairman.com/ Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast Website: REI INK https://rei-ink.com/ Email: RCN Capital info@rcncapital.com

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Mastering Negotiation Skills & Creative Finance Opportunities

Matt Reilly is a seasoned expert in real estate finance with years of experience as a certified real estate appraiser and managing billions of dollars worth of non-performing loans and REOs. Today, Matt continues to specialize in bridge loans and private lending at Stonecrest Financial and he is with us to give us a little more insight on the financial side of real estate investing. Listen now to learn more about evaluating properties for investments, the different financing options you have as an investor, and more! Quotables “I think in order to negotiate well, you have to be a good listener so you always want to hear what the other side is saying and formulate your opinion.” “There are no shortcuts. Due diligence is key to most deals – you want to know as much as you can about any property or deal.” “If a deal lingers on too long, it always seems to collapse so I think when you’re getting into a deal, you always want to set realistic expectations and then you want to stick to the timeline.” Links Website: Stonecrest Financial https://stonecrestfinancial.net/ Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast Website: REI INK https://rei-ink.com/ Email: RCN Capital info@rcncapital.com

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