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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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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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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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Maximizing AI & Your Digital Marketing

Bob McIntosh is a national speaker, best-selling author, and entrepreneur with thousands of hours spent on stages, helping over 15,000 people nationwide. He is one of the most influential people in real estate and entrepreneurship and today, Bob is with us to share valuable insights on real estate and digital marketing – two fields he has achieved massive success in. Listen to this episode to learn more about public speaking and digital marketing, and how you can maximize both of them to help you succeed in business! Quotables “AI and technology have made it both ironically harder and easier. It just changed what things are now hard and what things are now easier.” “If you’re an investor or any business owner using AI, don’t use it as an excuse to be lazy because when you do that, it shows.” “Focus on a routine that’s going to help you feel the best by yourself because you will be far more productive in the hours that you do work when you do.” Links Website: 3 Degrees Consulting https://go3dc.com/bobmcintosh/ 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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How Smart Home Tech is Revolutionizing Real Estate

Danny Linenger is the Director of US Operations at Swidget, a company that provides cutting edge smart home technology. He has over 21 years of experience in building products and over 10 years in the single-family rental space, and he is with us today to talk about his journey and what brought him the success he has today. Listen now to learn more about Danny’s journey, Swidget’s approach to smart home technology, and how technology is impacting the real estate world today! Quotables “The biggest thing I’ve learned in this industry is really not to burn bridges. It’s a really small but connected network.” “If you’ve built relationships with other folks, they’re happy to make those introductions to the right people.” “Coming from a big company to a smaller company, just the ability to actually listen to a customer, understand the problem, develop the solution, build a solution, and implement a solution all within a matter of weeks or months – I still can’t get over that.” Links LinkedIn: Danny Linenger 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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