Welcome to a new episode of Get Creative! Today, Kiven Choe is talking with John Chen from Maryland. John is back for a follow-up discussion after his first appearance in March, where he shared insights on private money lending. In this episode, we'll dive deeper into his experiences, lessons learned, and how he successfully leveraged private money to grow his real estate portfolio. We'll explore the importance of securing your lenders and discuss John's journey from borrower to experienced investor.
 
Highlights: 
"I realized I had messed up and did not protect my lender the way that I should have."
 
"The moment you learn how to raise money, it becomes a skill set that can propel your business."
 
"I'd much rather go broke than lose someone else's money."
 
"You're not just asking for money; you're presenting an opportunity."
 
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview
01:26 - Welcoming John Chen and Initial Conversation
02:46 - Discussing John's First Borrowing Experience
05:01 - Securing Private Money and Lessons Learned
09:58 - The Importance of Protecting Your Lenders
12:23 - Finding Private Money Lenders
15:13 - Leveraging Private Money to Scale the Business
18:57 - John's Focus on Section 8 Housing
20:42 - Benefits of Section 8 Investments
21:28 - Closing Remarks
 
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