Private Money
Resources

by Gary Keller, Dave Jenks, and Jay Papasan. A foundational guide to building wealth through real estate, including private lending strategies.

by Martha Maeda. A practical guide to earning strong returns through private lending — covering savings, IRAs, and personal equity.

The largest real estate investing community online. Forums, calculators, podcasts, and education for investors at every level.

An active community discussing real estate investment strategies, deal structures, and lending approaches.

A platform focused on real estate debt investing, connecting investors with private real estate loans.

Most private money, hard money, and commercial brokers and lenders operate through an LLC for liability protection. Contact a local attorney or use an online formation service.

A real estate and finance attorney familiar with private lending can help you structure deals and ensure compliance with state regulations.

A reputable title company is essential for private money transactions. Look for one with experience in hard money and bridge loan closings.

A podcast focused on private money lending strategy, deal sourcing, and building a successful lending or brokerage business.

Weekly interviews with active real estate investors covering strategies that include private money lending and deal financing.

The leading trade association for the private lending industry. The annual conference brings together originators, fund managers, attorneys, and service providers for education and networking.

NPLA hosts multiple conferences per year focused on private lending education, deal sourcing, and industry networking. Draws brokers, lenders, and capital partners from across the country.

A Geraci-affiliated event bringing together private and hard money lending professionals for education, networking, and deal-making. Held annually in Las Vegas.

Two complementary conferences from Geraci Law Firm. Elevate is aimed at brokers and originators entering private lending; Activate targets established lenders looking to grow and scale.

An annual networking expo connecting private lenders, hard money lenders, and real estate investors. Focused on matchmaking between capital sources and deal sponsors.

A private lending industry conference focused on growth strategies, capital deployment, and deal-making among brokers, lenders, and investors.

One of the largest annual mortgage industry events, gathering servicers, lenders, investors, regulators, and service providers from across the country.

The nation's largest conference for mortgage originators, covering retail, wholesale, and commercial lending. Thousands of brokers, lenders, and service providers attend each year.

REIA (Real Estate Investors Association) chapters meet regularly in most cities. A great place to meet active borrowers and fellow brokers.

Annual hard money and private lending conferences bring together brokers, lenders, and service providers from across the industry.

Several active LinkedIn groups focus specifically on private money lending, hard money brokerage, and real estate finance.