

About us
We bring together private lenders and friends of the lending industry to learn, collaborate, and grow together.
Private lending can be a powerful wealth-building tool—but it’s even better when you’re part of a community that supports your growth. LNDR$ + FRNDS is where private lenders and industry professionals come together to learn, collaborate, and grow in a space built for real connections and shared success.
Whether you’re an experienced lender or just getting started, you’ll find a network of like-minded peers who are here to share insights, opportunities, and best practices to help you succeed.
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How to Get Started in Private Money Lending: Real Estate Edition
·OnlineOnlineLearn how to start private real estate lending: entities, underwriting, documentation, finding borrowers & making your first loan in 30 days
## How to Get Started in Private Money Lending: Real Estate Edition
FREE 90-Minute Live Training | Recording Available to paid LNDR$ + FRNDS Members
Are you ready to diversify your investment portfolio and generate returns through private real estate lending? This comprehensive workshop will teach you everything you need to know to make your first private real estate loan with confidence.
### What You'll Learn:
Foundations of Real Estate Lending
- What makes real estate lending different from traditional investing
- Types of real estate loans you can offer (fix-and-flip, construction, bridge loans, rental acquisition, and more)
- Why borrowers seek private capital and how you fill a crucial market need
Legal Structure & Compliance
- Choosing the right entity (LLC, SDIRA, or personal lending)
- Understanding state-specific usury laws and licensing requirements
- Building your power team: attorneys, title companies, appraisers, and insurance agents
- Essential documentation you need before making your first loan
The Four Pillars of Real Estate Underwriting
- Evaluating borrowers: experience, track record, and financial capacity
- Property assessment: current value, ARV, location, and market dynamics
- Deal structure: calculating LTV/LTC ratios, setting rates, and determining terms
- Exit strategy analysis: ensuring borrowers have realistic repayment plans
Protecting Your Investment
- Securing first lien positions and understanding title insurance
- Setting conservative LTV/LTC ratios
- Using personal guarantees and cross-collateralization strategies
- Red flags to watch for and how to avoid costly mistakes
The Complete Lending Process
- From initial inquiry through closing: step-by-step walkthrough
- Due diligence essentials: title searches, appraisals, borrower verification
- Loan servicing and monitoring best practices
- What to do when things go wrong: defaults, workouts, and foreclosure basics
Finding Your First Borrowers
- Networking strategies: REIAs, real estate agents, contractors
- Building your online presence and lending criteria document
- Creating referral relationships and showcasing your services
- Your 30-day action plan to launch your lending business
### Who Should Attend:
✓ Real estate investors looking to diversify income streams
✓ Individuals with capital ready to deploy
✓ Those seeking passive income secured by tangible collateral
✓ Anyone interested in becoming a private lender but unsure where to start
✓ Experienced lenders looking to formalize and systematize their approach### Your Instructor
Ashlee: Attorney, private lender, and real estate investor, Ashlee brings a unique triple perspective to private lending education. As a practicing attorney, she understands the legal protections essential to every transaction. As an active private lender, she has capital deployed in real estate deals and knows what works in practice, not just theory. Her legal expertise isn't theoretical—she uses it daily to structure deals, protect capital, and navigate the complexities that trip up most lenders.
Ashlee is committed to staying on the cutting edge through continuing legal education and lifelong learning, because in this business, what you don't know can cost you everything. She created the Private Money Lending Accelerator and LNDR$ + FRNDS community to help serious lenders skip the expensive trial-and-error phase and build their lending businesses the right way from the start—legally sound, tax-optimized, and operationally efficient.1 attendee
How to Get Started in Private Money Lending: Real Estate Edition
·OnlineOnlineFREE 90-Minute Live Training
Ready to diversify your portfolio through private real estate lending? This comprehensive workshop teaches you everything you need to make your first private real estate loan with confidence.### What You'll Learn:
Foundations & Structure
- Types of real estate loans you can offer (fix-and-flip, construction, bridge loans, rental acquisition)
- Choosing the right entity (LLC, SDIRA, personal) and understanding compliance
- Building your power team and securing essential documentation
The Four Pillars of Real Estate Underwriting
- Evaluating borrowers: experience, track record, financial capacity
- Property assessment: current value, ARV, location, market dynamics
- Deal structure: LTV/LTC ratios, rates, terms
- Exit strategy analysis: ensuring realistic repayment plans
Protecting Your Investment
- Securing first lien positions and title insurance
- Conservative LTV/LTC ratios and personal guarantees
- Red flags to watch for and costly mistakes to avoid
- What to do when things go wrong
The Complete Process
- Step-by-step: initial inquiry through closing
- Due diligence essentials and loan servicing
- Finding your first borrowers through networking and online presence
- Your 30-day action plan to launch
### Who Should Attend:
✓ Real estate investors diversifying income streams
✓ Individuals with capital ready to deploy ($25k-$50k+ recommended)
✓ Anyone seeking passive income secured by tangible collateral
✓ Those wanting to formalize their lending approach### Your Instructor:
Ashlee Edwards is an attorney, active private lender, and real estate investor. She leverages her legal training daily to structure deals, protect capital, and navigate complexities that trip up most lenders. As a lifelong learner committed to continuing legal education, Ashlee helps serious lenders skip expensive trial-and-error and build lending businesses that are legally sound, tax-optimized, and operationally efficient.
### What's Included:
- 90-minute live training with Q&A
- FREE downloadable one-pager handout (all attendees)
- Full workshop recording (available to paid members)
- 30-day launch plan and actionable checklists### Why Attend:
This isn't generic theory—it's practical education from someone who actively lends her own capital and uses legal expertise to protect every transaction. Walk away with a clear 30-day action plan to launch your lending business the right way.
Reserve your spot and join us for this essential training! Don’t forget to sync events to your calendar so you never miss out!
If you want to invite friends who are not in LNDR$ + FRNDS, please use this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-started-in-private-money-lending-real-estate-edition-tickets-1977162587523?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
10 attendees- $35.00

AfterHours Real Estate Mixer
The Local Bar Katy, 24033 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX, US### 🥂 Afterhours Networking Mixer
Friday, May 1st, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST
Ticket: $35 (included with full Private Lending Wealth Summit pass)
Wrap up your week with a relaxed, welcoming evening of connection. This mixer brings together private lenders, investors, entrepreneurs, and summit attendees for casual conversations, meaningful introductions, and good vibes.This event is included with all full summit passes, but if you’re not attending the summit, you can still join the community by purchasing a standalone ticket for just $35.
Your ticket includes:
- Entry to the Afterhours Networking Mixer
- Light bites and refreshments
- Access to an engaging professional crowd of lenders, investors, and entrepreneurs
Whether you're exploring new opportunities or just want to be in the room, this is a great way to connect with like-minded people in the lending and investing space.
No summit pass required when purchasing this ticket separately.
About LNDR$ + FRNDS:
LNDR$ + FRNDS is a private community for lenders and friends of the lending industry dedicated to helping members lend smarter, fund strategically, and grow together. Join us at lndrsnfrnds.com for upcoming events, resources, and expert sessions like this one.
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