Finley Capital Podcast

Notes to Neighborhoods: How Shelby Reed Built Minnow Loans into a Local Lending Powerhouse | #117

Logan sits down with Shelby Reed of Minnow Loans to explore how she turned her passion for real estate into a thriving private lending business in Missouri. Shelby shares her journey from buying mortgage notes across the country to creating her own “good paper” locally — and the lessons she learned along the way about relationships, risk, and community impact. Whether you’re a real estate investor, aspiring private lender, or just love a story of entrepreneurial grit, this conversation delivers practical insight and inspiration in equal measure.   ✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅ Are you a borrower, investor, or private lender looking to unlock new opportunities in real estate and private lending? Join Logan Richetti, founder of Finley Capital, as he shares expert insights and strategies from years of experience in the private lending industry. Tune in weekly for episodes covering all aspects of private lending—from securing hard money loans and private capital, to real estate investment tips, portfolio management, and retirement strategies. We’ve got everything you need to fuel your next big investment! If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate your positive review & rating! ✔️ Make sure to check out the top resources for both new and experienced private lenders and investors at Finley Capital. Get your Private Lending Journey started today! 📲 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ✅ Instagram: @finleycapital ✅ TikTok: @finleycapital ✅ YouTube: @finleycapital ✅ Facebook: @finleycapital ✅ Powered By Private Facebook Group ✅ Apple Podcasts: @finleycapital ✅ Spotify: @finleycapital 🔗 Useful Link ✅ Lend Safe: lendsafe.us [http://lendsafe.us] ✅ Lend Private: lendprivate.us ✅ Finley Capital: finleycapital.us [http://finleycapital.us]

Dirt to Deals: How Brooke Kaine Built 121 Rentals and a Lending Empire | #116

Logan sits down with Brooke Kaine of Kaine Investments—an investor who’s done it all, from building homes in Southern Maryland to funding over 240 private loans a year. Brooke shares how decades in homebuilding led him to pivot into lending, why he left the development grind behind, and how he’s now turning $700K duplexes into $10K monthly returns. Packed with wisdom, war stories, and practical advice, this is a masterclass in adapting, scaling, and surviving any market cycle.   ✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅ Are you a borrower, investor, or private lender looking to unlock new opportunities in real estate and private lending? Join Logan Richetti, founder of Finley Capital, as he shares expert insights and strategies from years of experience in the private lending industry. Tune in weekly for episodes covering all aspects of private lending—from securing hard money loans and private capital, to real estate investment tips, portfolio management, and retirement strategies. We’ve got everything you need to fuel your next big investment! If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate your positive review & rating! ✔️ Make sure to check out the top resources for both new and experienced private lenders and investors at Finley Capital. Get your Private Lending Journey started today! 📲 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ✅ Instagram: @finleycapital ✅ TikTok: @finleycapital ✅ YouTube: @finleycapital ✅ Facebook: @finleycapital ✅ Powered By Private Facebook Group ✅ Apple Podcasts: @finleycapital ✅ Spotify: @finleycapital 🔗 Useful Link ✅ Lend Safe: lendsafe.us [http://lendsafe.us] ✅ Lend Private: lendprivate.us ✅ Finley Capital: finleycapital.us [http://finleycapital.us]

Why Michigan Investors Are Calling Us First: Finley Capital’s Bold New Offers | #115

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 stepping into ground-up construction lending with a hands-on approach—balancing risk, structuring smarter draw schedules, and building lasting borrower partnerships. Whether you’re a lender, investor, or real estate entrepreneur, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to grow a private lending company the right way. ✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅ Are you a borrower, investor, or private lender looking to unlock new opportunities in real estate and private lending? Join Logan Richetti, founder of Finley Capital, as he shares expert insights and strategies from years of experience in the private lending industry. Tune in weekly for episodes covering all aspects of private lending—from securing hard money loans and private capital, to real estate investment tips, portfolio management, and retirement strategies. We’ve got everything you need to fuel your next big investment! If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate your positive review & rating! ✔️ Make sure to check out the top resources for both new and experienced private lenders and investors at Finley Capital. Get your Private Lending Journey started today! 📲 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ✅ Instagram: @finleycapital ✅ TikTok: @finleycapital ✅ YouTube: @finleycapital ✅ Facebook: @finleycapital ✅ Powered By Private Facebook Group ✅ Apple Podcasts: @finleycapital ✅ Spotify: @finleycapital 🔗 Useful Link ✅ Lend Safe: lendsafe.us [http://lendsafe.us] ✅ Lend Private: lendprivate.us ✅ Finley Capital: finleycapital.us [http://finleycapital.us]

Pizza Shops to Private Money: How Dan Uccello Built Wealth Beyond Restaurants | #114

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 to grow. This conversation dives into raising money, structuring deals, and the balance between family investors and high-net-worth partners. ✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅ Are you a borrower, investor, or private lender looking to unlock new opportunities in real estate and private lending? Join Logan Richetti, founder of Finley Capital, as he shares expert insights and strategies from years of experience in the private lending industry. Tune in weekly for episodes covering all aspects of private lending—from securing hard money loans and private capital, to real estate investment tips, portfolio management, and retirement strategies. We’ve got everything you need to fuel your next big investment! If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate your positive review & rating! ✔️ Make sure to check out the top resources for both new and experienced private lenders and investors at Finley Capital. Get your Private Lending Journey started today! 📲 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ✅ Instagram: @finleycapital ✅ TikTok: @finleycapital ✅ YouTube: @finleycapital ✅ Facebook: @finleycapital ✅ Powered By Private Facebook Group ✅ Apple Podcasts: @finleycapital ✅ Spotify: @finleycapital 🔗 Useful Link ✅ Lend Safe: lendsafe.us [http://lendsafe.us] ✅ Lend Private: lendprivate.us ✅ Finley Capital: finleycapital.us [http://finleycapital.us]

Side Hustle to $32M Fund: Jeremy Adrian on Building Crown Capital Resources the Right Way | #113

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 underwriting discipline to why “skin in the game” matters, this conversation is packed with insights for investors, lenders, and entrepreneurs looking to scale responsibly — and profitably. ✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅ Are you a borrower, investor, or private lender looking to unlock new opportunities in real estate and private lending? Join Logan Richetti, founder of Finley Capital, as he shares expert insights and strategies from years of experience in the private lending industry. Tune in weekly for episodes covering all aspects of private lending—from securing hard money loans and private capital, to real estate investment tips, portfolio management, and retirement strategies. We’ve got everything you need to fuel your next big investment! If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate your positive review & rating! ✔️ Make sure to check out the top resources for both new and experienced private lenders and investors at Finley Capital. Get your Private Lending Journey started today! 📲 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ✅ Instagram: @finleycapital ✅ TikTok: @finleycapital ✅ YouTube: @finleycapital ✅ Facebook: @finleycapital ✅ Powered By Private Facebook Group ✅ Apple Podcasts: @finleycapital ✅ Spotify: @finleycapital 🔗 Useful Link ✅ Lend Safe: lendsafe.us [http://lendsafe.us] ✅ Lend Private: lendprivate.us ✅ Finley Capital: finleycapital.us [http://finleycapital.us]