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Finley Capital Podcast: Your Guide to Private Lending & Real Estate Investment
Welcome to the Finley Capital Podcast, hosted by Logan Richetti, where we dive deep into the world of private lending, hard money loans, and real estate investment. Our mission is to empower investors, borrowers, and private lenders with the knowledge and resources needed to make smarter, faster, and more reliable financial decisions.
As a seasoned residential real estate broker and investor, Logan shares his firsthand expertise on securing private capital, navigating the complexities of private money loans, and leveraging financing for profitable real estate investment opportunities. Whether you're looking to grow your retirement portfolio, fund your next investment, or learn more about private lending solutions, this podcast has you covered.
Join us each week for practical insights, industry trends, and expert advice on how to take your real estate ventures to the next level. Subscribe and follow @FinleyCapital to stay up to date with the latest episodes and tips on how to secure hard money loans, access private capital, and maximize your investment potential.
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In this milestone episode, Logan reflects on Finley Capital’s journey as the company hits $10 million on its balance sheet. He dives into the lessons learned from scaling safely, nurturing lender relationships, and building borrower trust. From crafting competitive “grand slam” offers in Michigan to structuring smarter rural loan products, Logan reveals how targeted marketing and creative deal flow strategies are shaping the future of private lending. You’ll also hear how Finley Capital is st...
Logan Richetti sits down with Dan Uccello — entrepreneur, restaurateur, and private lender — to explore his journey from growing up in Italy and building multiple successful pizza concepts, to navigating the cannabis industry, and ultimately finding his stride in private lending and real estate investing. Dan shares how family partnerships, networking, and trust have been the backbone of his businesses, and how he’s helping local flippers and entrepreneurs access the capital they need t...
What does it take to turn a small side hustle into a $32M private lending fund? In this episode of The Finley Capital Podcast, host Logan Richetti sits down with Jeremy Adrian of Crown Capital Resources to unpack the journey from engineers dabbling in flips to full-time fund managers reshaping private lending in Texas. Jeremy shares how he and his partner built their business with word-of-mouth, doubled in size while lowering risk, and structured their fund to prioritize investors first. From...
Logan Richetti and Kevin Marshall pull back the curtain on what it’s like to run real estate flips through joint venture partnerships. From a $92K Grand Rapids project to a massive six-bedroom renovation in Virginia, they share the wins, mistakes, and systems that have helped them navigate over 30 joint ventures. You’ll hear how they vet (and sometimes don’t vet) partners, why tracking every expense matters, how a $500 set of cameras saved them thousands, and the strategies they use to turn c...
On this episode of the Finley Capital Podcast, Kelli Garrett shares her incredible journey from having no financial safety net to building a private lending business with over $500 million in funded loans in just five years. She opens up about the moments when her business was nearly out of funds — and the exact strategies she used to keep growing anyway. You’ll hear how she scaled her operation, attracted consistent deal flow, and built lasting partnerships, all while proving you don’t have ...
Logan Richetti with Finley Capital joins Matt Rosen, to share the full backstory of how Finley Capital came to life—from making his very first private loan to launching a multi-million-dollar lending business at Finley Capital. Logan shares the story behind the name, how he's scaled with platforms like LendSafe and LendPrivate, and why private lending is one of the most powerful wealth-building tools. We dive into: • Starting a lending business with no roadmap • Raising capital before I had a...
Logan Richetti dives deep into the real numbers, strategy, and structure behind a recent $1.2 million mixed-use portfolio in Midland, Michigan. You’ll learn exactly how he approached marketing, valuation, and deal packaging from both a seller and broker perspective—complete with pro tips on how to analyze a multifamily listing that actually gets traction. Whether you're an active investor, new to private lending, or trying to understand how cap rates and NOI impact real-world value, this epis...
Logan breaks down 10 private lending borrower acquisition strategies—but more importantly, he shares why focusing on just 1 or 2 is the key to real growth. After years of spreading his energy too thin across a wide range of lead generation efforts, Logan shares a transparent look at what’s working, what’s not, and how he’s refocusing his time and resources to scale smarter. If you're a private lender feeling overwhelmed by too many options, this episode will help you zero in on the highest RO...
Logan walks us through a whiteboard brain-dump on why he’s considering launching the Lend Private Fund—a 506(b) debt fund designed to solve the scalability and liquidity challenges Finley Capital faces with its current co-lender direct placement model. With the balance sheet sitting at $9.5 M and eyes set on $120 M, Logan breaks down: Current Constraints: Why deal origination and the co-lender model leave eager capital partners waiting on the sidelines.Fund Structure 101: How pooling $10 M ac...
Logan Richetti of Finley Capital sits down with his good friend and fellow real estate investor, Robert Lawrence. Robert is a well-known figure in the local real estate scene and a long-time capital investor with Finley Capital. He shares his perspective on what it’s like to invest in private real estate loans, how the process works from the capital side, and what drew him to partner with Finley Capital in the first place. They look back on the first deal they did together nearly two years ag...
Logan Richetti of Finley Capital sits down with seasoned investor Joe Lieber, founder of Cleveland House Buyers and 42 Capital, to talk all things real estate investing in Cleveland, Ohio. With 28 years in the game, Joe shares how he went from a tough first deal at 18—where he and his partner lost $8,000—to building a high-volume real estate business and eventually transitioning into private lending using his own capital, as well as funds from friends and family. This episode is packed with r...
Logan Richetti sits down with Rodney Miller, a seasoned hard money lending partner based in Oklahoma, for a deep-dive conversation into his entrepreneurial journey. But Rodney's journey doesn’t stop there. He takes us inside his bold pivot from real estate finance into the world of healthcare—specifically, how he began acquiring medical clinics. What started as a single investment quickly evolved into a successful chain of clinics. Rodney walks us through the unique business model, the ...
Logan Richetti sits down with Neil Timmins from Little Guy Loans in Iowa for a deep dive into Neil’s 21-year journey in real estate and private lending. From humble beginnings to building a successful lending business, Neil shares the pivotal moments, lessons learned, and strategies that have shaped his career. Whether you're new to real estate or a seasoned investor, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. ✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅ Are you a bo...
Today’s episode of Finley Capital is recorded on location at our brand-new Airbnb rental. Logan Richetti sits down with his partner, Nate Senor—the expert behind the Airbnb management and property setup—to walk through every detail of the project. They share exactly how much it cost to build, what the property is worth today, and how much income it brings in. From construction costs and equity built, to rental strategy, leases, and how Airbnb really works—they cover it all. You'll also hear t...
Logan Richetti dives into the game-changing impact of in-person real estate investor association (REI) networking groups. He explains how these meetups have played a major role in Finley Capital’s marketing strategy—helping connect with both borrowers and capital investors. Logan shares the story behind taking over the Midland Real Estate Investor Association Group just a few months ago, why he did it, and what his goals are for building stronger local deal flow. You’ll hear tips on how to ma...
Logan Richetti sits down with Daniel Paloscio of SEP Capital in Tampa, Florida to unpack how he transitioned from multiple business ventures into private lending—and how he built a sustainable and profitable company along the way. Daniel shares the lessons learned from his early days, the key mindset shifts that helped him scale, and the systems he uses to run an efficient operation today. We talk about what it really takes to grow in this business, including how to find your niche, stand out...
Logan Richetti dives into how Finley Capital built a database of over 1,000 active borrowers in just three years—and how you can use the same strategies to grow your private lending business. We cover some creative and often overlooked ways to grow your borrower list that you may have never considered. You’ll hear about an exciting new move from one of our LENDFAM members, who just launched a Quick Quote form on their website to capture leads more effectively. We also talk about how to start ...
Logan Richetti dives deep into one of the most important questions for capital investors: How do you select the right private money lender to invest with? Drawing on years of experience and hard-earned lessons at Finley Capital, Logan walks listeners through the key factors every investor should consider before placing their capital with a private lender. He introduces the Private Money Handbook: Capital Investor Edition, a resource designed to guide investors through the decision-making proc...
Logan Richetti sits down with Bryce Matheson, founder of Lendr—a powerful new software platform that Finley Capital has recently adopted. They dive into the world of software development, exploring why it’s more complex than most realize. Bryce shares the ups and downs of building Lendr, while Logan explains why he loves the platform and how it stands out in the private lending space. Logan shares the journey of Finley Capital—from just a few friendly loans to a fast-growing business now aimi...
Logan Richetti shares his vision of building a $100 million balance sheet—now already at $9.3 million. He gives an update on a major real estate portfolio he acquired with partners, including progress on renovations, sales, and several new construction projects in the works. He teases a few Airbnb developments currently in the planning phase. Logan talks about taking over the Midland Real Estate Investor CONNECT group, recaps the success of the first event, and previews what's ahead. He intro...
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