Kick off the very first episode of Calculated Interest, the real estate investing podcast from Asset Based Lending. Hosts Alyssa Antoci and Matt Borba sit down with senior underwriter Greg Flax to break down the fundamentals of private lending—also known as hard money—and why it’s become a game-changer for real estate investors. Listener Real Estate Experience Level: Beginner In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What private lending is and how it differs from traditional bank financing
- Why speed and flexibility matter for fix & flip, new construction, and rental investors
- Common pitfalls investors face when scaling their portfolios (and how to avoid them)
- Real-world examples of successful borrowers who built wealth with ABL
Current real estate market trends and where new investors should focus today Whether you’re funding your first flip, building new construction, or growing a rental portfolio with DSCR loans, this episode gives you insider knowledge from the people who approve and manage the loans behind thousands of projects nationwide.