Episode 122: The Truth About Flip Profits, Why $90K Turns Into Less Than You Think

Episode 122: The Truth About Flip Profits, Why $90K Turns Into Less Than You Think

Do you think house flipping easily makes $90K per deal? On paper, it looks that way, but most investors miss the real costs involved, and that misunderstanding leads to wrong expectations and bad deals. In this episode, Rich Lennon breaks down the real numbers behind a typical house flip and what investors actually take home after all expenses. He explains how private money lending works, who the real client is, and how profits are divided across the deal. He also walks through the full cost structure, from lending and closing costs to holding expenses, and introduces the BURR strategy as another path to long-term wealth. You’ll Learn How To: * Break down a flip deal beyond surface-level profit * Understand where the 30 percent margin actually goes * Evaluate if a deal truly makes financial sense * Use lending to support both flippers and long-term investors Who This Episode Is For: * Investors who think flipping guarantees high profits * Beginners trying to understand real estate deal numbers * Those interested in private money lending * Anyone looking to build more realistic expectations in real estate Why You Should Listen: Most people focus on the top-line profit and ignore the actual breakdown. This episode shows where the money really goes, helping you avoid bad assumptions and make smarter decisions in both flipping and lending. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: [00:00] Who the real client is in private money lending [01:00] Why banks avoid these types of real estate deals [03:00] The 70 percent rule and how flippers structure deals [04:00] Where the 30 percent profit starts to shrink [05:00] Breakdown of money costs, closing costs, and holding costs [07:00] Final profit range and why $90K turns into much less [08:00] How the BURR strategy creates long-term wealth [09:00] Why private lending creates a win-win for everyone Follow Rich Lennon Here: Website: https://richlennon.com/ [https://richlennon.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.lennon.121 [https://www.facebook.com/rich.lennon.121]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richlennon92/ [https://www.instagram.com/richlennon92/]

Episode 121: The Lending Mistake That Can Wipe You Out (Most Investors Miss This)

What if one small lending decision could quietly put your entire investment at risk? A lot of lenders focus on the return, the interest rate, and the upside. But the truth is, the biggest wins in lending don’t come from chasing profit; they come from protecting your downside. And most investors don’t realize where the real risks are until it’s too late. In this episode, Rich Lennon breaks down a few real questions from inside his weekly investor group, and what comes out of it is a simple but powerful lesson: not all loans are created equal, and the details matter more than most people think. From lending on free-and-clear properties to handling borrowers who want more time, Rich walks through how to think like a lender whose first job is security, not speculation. You’ll Learn How To: * Know when it’s actually safe to lend, even if the money isn’t used for the property * Evaluate deals based on security, not just return * Avoid risky second-position loans, no matter how good they look * Handle borrowers who want to extend their loan term * Use compounding to grow your money faster and more consistently Who This Episode Is For: * New or active private money lenders * Real estate investors exploring lending for passive income * Anyone who wants to earn strong returns without taking unnecessary risks * Investors who want to think smarter, not just bigger, about their money Why You Should Listen: It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of earning high returns. But experienced lenders know the real game is protecting your capital first. This episode shows you how to spot safer opportunities, avoid common traps, and make decisions that hold up long-term, not just on paper. Rich shares real-world scenarios and straight answers to questions investors are actually asking, so you can apply these lessons immediately to your own deals. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * [00:00] Why most lenders focus on the wrong thing first * [01:00] Lending on properties when funds aren’t used for renovations * [03:00] The importance of lending on investment properties only * [04:00] Why the first position is non-negotiable * [05:00] Two ways these lending deals usually play out * [06:00] What to do when borrowers want to keep your money longer * [07:00] How compounding accelerates your returns * [08:00] Understanding the substitution of the trustee and why it matters Follow Rich Lennon here: Website: https://richlennon.com/ [https://richlennon.com/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.lennon.121 [https://www.facebook.com/rich.lennon.121]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richlennon92/ [https://www.instagram.com/richlennon92/]