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The Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP – 139 Know The History Of Your Property With Title Insurance With Rachel Luna When you buy a property, you want to be sure that it's free of any debt and lien. This is where title insurance comes in. You don't want to wake up one day, and your pool is torn down because it was built over a utility easement. Or the heir of the seller comes in and reclaims what is theirs. Title companies prevent these things from happening. Join your host, Keith Baker, and his guest, Rachel Luna, on the importance of title insurance. Rachel is the Agency Development Manager of Patriot Title. As The Texas T...2021-08-3144 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP - 138 Utilizing Real Estate Books For Lead Generation And Beating Competition With Max KellerWriting a book can help you attract private money lenders and motivated sellers so you could win the marketing game in real estate. Today’s guest, Max Keller, proves that. Max Keller is a real estate investor, best-selling author, and business coach. In this episode, he joins Keith Baker to discuss utilizing books as a lead generation technique and how to get prospective sellers to trust you so you could stand out among competitors. He also shares the two ways to get deals through hunting and trapping. He explains how he gets deals through the use of di...2021-08-2345 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-137 Is This The New Normal?Is This The New Normal?Hello Private Lender nation and welcome to episode 137 of the Private Lender Podcast, I’m your host, Keith Baker and I’d like to thank you for sharing your time with me today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »If you’re looking for practical tips and advice on how to put the power of the banking system into your investment accounts, then you are in the right place.But do you want to learn from my mistakes so you can both avoid...2021-08-1610 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-136 George Salas On Getting Long-Lasting Revenue Through Short-Term Rentals Most people flip houses, become a landlord, or purchase properties to get the most returns in real estate. But for George Salas, he found an incredible opportunity in short-term rentals, where a lot of people don't even consider. He joins Keith Baker to delve into how rent arbitrage increased his ROI significantly. He shares how he acquires his financing and puts together ample funding to keep the ball rolling. George also explains how he deepens relationships with the people that he trains, eventually building joint ventures.---George Salas On Getting L...2021-08-0932 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-134 Mindful Money: How To Make Better Money Decisions With Jonathan DeYoeHow does the state of our mind affect the way we make money decisions? You came to the right place to find out. Keith Baker’s guest today is Jonathan DeYoe, founder and CEO of Mindful Money. Jonathan explains to Keith Baker how mindfulness creates a space between the external stimulus and your response. It’s that moment of calm you need to make the right decisions based on facts instead of emotions. When you adapt mindfulness in your finances, you start making better decisions. How can you practice mindfulness? Tune in to find out!---2021-07-271h 02The Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-133 The Fourth Law of WealthThe Fourth Law of GoldHello, Lender nation and welcome to Episode 133 of the Private Lender Podcast! I’m your host, Keith Baker and I’d like to thank you for sharing your time with me today. I hope everyone is enjoying their 4th of July observance the day this episode goes live, and to the other 194 countries not named the united states of America, then I hope you have a good Monday!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How »If you’re looking for practical...2021-07-0508 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-131 Guiding The Lender: Sarah Montes On RMLOs Once you become a lender and you're looking for people to purchase your property, how do you find the buyer? How do you make it look affordable? How do you know which rules and regulations to follow? An RMLO or a residential mortgage loan originator will do just that. Learn from Sarah Montes who is the President of Texas Pride Lending on why you need an RMLO. Joining Keith Baker, Sarah explains how an RMLO guides the lender on the payment process. Listen in today on how Texas Pride helps lenders in this regard.2021-06-2839 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-131 Three Strategies for Private Lending with Less than $50,000Hello Private Lender nation and welcome to episode 131 of the Private Lender Podcast, I’m your host, Keith Baker and I’d like to thank you for sharing your time and your ears with me today. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »If you’re seeking practical tips and advice on how to increase wealth without banks or wallstreet through private mortgage lending, then you are in the right place. But if you want to learn from my mistakes so you can both avoid and profit from them - well then pull up...2021-06-2109 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-130 The Fourth Cure For A Small Account BalanceThe Fourth Cure for A Lean Account BalanceHello Private Lender nation and welcome to episode 130 of the Private Lender Podcast, I’m your host, Keith Baker and I’d like to thank you for sharing your time with me today. If you’re looking for practical tips and advice on how to keep your money safe as a Private Lender, then you are in the right place. But if you want to learn from my mistakes so you can avoid them, well then pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink my friend, because...2021-06-1409 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP - 129 Jill Underwood On How Various Market Cycles Of The Past Shaped Today's Real Estate Looking back at history is always a great way to discern how we got into the present. Joining Keith Baker to reflect on the previous market cycles of real estate is Jill Underwood. Together, they discuss the implications of the different crises and crashes the country has faced. Jill explains how the platforms of US Presidents directly affect the growth - or decline - of the real estate market. She details how the nation's debt plays a role in keeping rates low, which is pretty clear with today’s pandemic-hit society. The two also discuss the...2021-06-0740 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP - 128 Memorial Day Tribute with Charles Bukowski's the Genius of the CrowdHello Private Lender nation and welcome to episode 128 of the Private Lender Podcast, I’m your host, Keith Baker and I’d like to thank you for sharing your time with me today. Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How »If you’re looking for practical tips and advice on Private Lending and how to keep your money safe as a Private Lender, then you are in the right place. But if you want to learn from my mistakes so you can avoid them, well then pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink my fr...2021-05-3108 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronGary Con Ethereal Live Show Live at Ethereal Gary Con XIII, Keith, Wayne and Imogen are joined once again by special guest co-host Kristian Serrano to talk about our journeys in game design, and how we’d each break and remake Eberron. Time Markers 00:00:00 – Introduction00:02:25 – Keith’s Journey00:06:55 – Wayne’s Journey00:11:43 – Imogen’s Journey00:16:57 – Kristian’s Journey00:19:08 – Kristian Breaks Demographics00:21:39 – Imogen Breaks Breland00:24:21 – Wayne Breaks Everything00:26:15 – Keith Breaks History00:31:01 – Closing 2021-04-2832 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP - 126: Avoiding Huge Debts In Your Equity Contracts With Matthew Sullivan Buying a new home is truly exciting, but every owner dreads one thing: debts. Most homeowners who want to get their hands on equity contracts turn to credit or reverse mortgages when acquiring a new property. Unfortunately, these only push them deeper into debt. Thankfully, Matthew Sullivan found a solution to this problem while boosting property ownership. Joining Keith Baker, he explains their work at QuantmRE that gives homeowners access to a portion of their home equity. Therefore, they are not only saved from debt but also tedious monthly payments and interest. Keith explains how thi...2021-04-2631 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP - 124 Private Lending With FlipCo Financial And Kayla Wojcik  Because of COVID-19, those in the real estate industry had to pivot in a huge way to survive and find ways to thrive with the ongoing deurbanization. Keith Baker explores how people in this sector hone their strategies, particularly in private lending, by sitting with Kayla Wojcik. She explains their work at FlipCo Financial, a team of forward-thinking individuals in the real estate investing sector focused on bringing a better financing product to the Houston market and soon nationally. She dives deep into the type of loans they offer, why they don't charge appraisal fees, wh...2021-04-1243 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-123 Compound Interest - the 8th Wonder of the WorldHello Private Lender nation and welcome to episode 123 of the Private Lender Podcast, I’m your host, Keith Baker and I’d like to thank you for sharing your time with me today. If you’re looking for practical tips and advice on Private Lending and how to keep your money safe as a Private Lender, then you are in the right place. But if you want to learn from my mistakes so you can avoid them, well then pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink my friend, because this podcast is just for you!If...2021-04-0610 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-122 Rod Khleif: Why Achieving Personal Growth Is More Important Than Goal-Setting Many people believe that achieving your goals is the epitome of success. However, what makes it more worthwhile is gaining personal growth along the way. Multifamily master Rod Khleif joins Keith Baker to tell his inspiring story of finding success and failure in real estate, teaching him to live larger than life and become strong whatever happens. He shares how writing down your specific goals helps a lot in gearing up for the challenges of life and how the feeling of gratitude allows you to manifest every goal you may have. Above all, Rod talks abou...2021-03-2937 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP - 121 Lending to an entityGreetings from the laughingstock of the professional sports world – Houston, TX. And welcome to episode 121 of the Private Lender Podcast, I’m your host, Keith Baker and I’d like to thank you for sharing your time with me today. If you’re looking for practical tips and advice on Private Lending and how to keep your money safe, then you are in the right place. But if you want to learn from my mistakes so you can both avoid and profit from them, well then pull up a chair and pour yourself a stiff drink my friend, bec...2021-03-2210 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP - 120 The Second Law of Wealth (Gold)The Second Law of WealthHello Lender nation and welcome to episode 120 of the Private Lender Podcast! I’m your host, Keith Baker and I’d like to thank you for sharing your time with me today. If you’re looking for practical tips and advice on Private Lending and how to keep your money safe, then you are in the right place. But if you want to learn from my mistakes so you can both avoid and profit from them, well then pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink my friend, because this podc...2021-03-0808 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-119 March Due Diligence for Private LendersHello Lender nation and welcome to episode 119 of the Private Lender Podcast, I’m your host, Keith Baker and I’d like to thank you for sharing your time with me today. If you’re looking for practical tips and advice on Private Lending and how to keep your money safe as a Private Lender, then you are in the right place. But if you want to learn from my mistakes so you can avoid them, well then pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink my friend, because this podcast is just for you!In tod...2021-03-0113 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-117 New Year Obligations and House Keeping for Private LendersHello Private Lender Nation and welcome to episode 117 of the Private Lender Podcast and the first episode of the year 2021. I’m your host, Keith Baker and I’d like to thank you for sharing your time with me today, and I hope my voice finds you doing more than well. If you’re looking for practical tips and advice on Private Lending and how to keep your money safe then you are in the right place. But if you want to learn from my mistakes so you can avoid them, well then pull up a chair and pour...2021-01-0414 minJust Fn Send It PodcastJust Fn Send It PodcastEpisode 32: Keith Baker, PRS Stud Muffin!Man..  Although this episode was over 2.5 hours long, we talked for 4 hours.  Keith Baker is one of my favorite people to see at a match, anywhere I go.  What a wealth of knowledge he is, and a true stand up guy.  We talk an array of different topics in this episode.  He'll be back on REAL soon for a part 2, so keep an eye out for that one!   The audio on this one should be tons better than the last one.  As always, thanks for the support! 2020-12-302h 37The Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-116 The First Law of WealthIf you’re looking for practical tips and advice on Private Lending and how to build and maintain wealth outside of banks or wall street, then you are in the right place. And if want to put the power of a bank in your retirement account, you should probably pull up a chair. But if you want to learn from my mistakes so you can avoid them, well then pour yourself a drink my friend, because this podcast is just for you!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »This episode is going...2020-12-2112 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-114 Lessons from the Richest Man in BabylonHello Private Lender nation and greetings from what used to be the energy capital of the world – Houston, TX. And welcome to episode 114 of the Private Lender Podcast, I’m your host, Keith Baker and I’d like to thank you for sharing your time with me today. If you’re looking for practical tips and advice on Private Lending and how to build and maintain wealth without banks or wall street, then you are in the right place. And if want to put the power of a bank in your retirement account, you should probably pull up a chair...2020-11-0920 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-113 The 6 Pillars of Private LendingThe 6 Pillars of Private LendingClick Here to join the Private Lender Podcast Facebook GroupHello everyone and Greetings from the energy capital of the world – Houston, TX. And welcome to episode 113 of the Private Lender Podcast, I’m your host, Keith Baker and I’d like to thank you for sharing your time with me today.  If you’re looking for practical tips and advice on Private Lending and how to build and maintain wealth without banks or wall street, then you are in the right place. And...2020-10-0516 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP 112 - Lending On Properties 2,000 Miles Away With Jaspreet Baveja Since quitting his healthcare job after 8+ years, Jaspreet Baveja has been helping others achieve the dream of passive income through private lending. Jaspreet is the CEO of JGB, LLC and has built a business that allows him to pursue his passions of travel and spending time with his family while generating income on his terms. Today, he chats with Keith Baker to explain his process, lending methods, and habits and how he's able to lend on properties over 2000 miles away from his home.Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url...2020-09-0758 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronThe Demon WastesKeith, Wayne and Imogen venture beyond the Shadowcrags to explore the ancient and terrible Demon Wastes.2020-08-201h 03The Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP 110 - The Fastest Way To Start Private Lending With Paul Lamnatos What is the easiest way to start private lending? We have learned from one of our previous episodes that the most passive way to do this is to lend your money to other lenders and let them do all the hard work for you. While this lending to lenders scheme certainly is an easy button, you still have to perform your own due diligence when doing deals. In this episode, Paul Lamnatos, Chief Lending Concierge and Managing Partner at BlinkLending, joins Keith Baker and gives us a ton of tips and advice on how to p...2020-08-1038 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-109 Fear Setting: Meditatio Malorum - the pre-mediation of evilsEpisode 109Dear Lender Nation,Here are the links for Episode 109:Tim Ferris' TED TalkFear Setting WorksheetLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Private Lender Podcast community today:PrivateLenderPodcast.comPrivate Lender Podcast FacebookKeith Baker on LinkedInPrivate Lender Podcast TwitterPrivate Lender Podcast YouTube2020-08-0317 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronExploring EberronKeith, Wayne and Imogen are joined by special guest Laura Hirsbrunner to discuss the content and process of Keith's newest Eberron hardcover: Exploring Eberron.2020-07-301h 26The Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-108: Passive Investing: Private Lending Through Brokers And Hard Money Lenders With Jason DeBono Perhaps nothing could be as passive as letting others do the work for you. When it comes to passive investing, the easiest way to get into private lending is to loan your money to a hard money lender and allow them to do their magic. Guest, Jason DeBono from NuView Trust Company, is someone who uses this as his own personal strategy, and he sits down with host, Keith Baker, to share his whys and hows with us. He explains his process from having the money in a self-directed IRA to making contact with the hard...2020-07-2836 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-107: The Tipping Point of this Private LenderWhat can I say - I've hit my tipping point. I would categorize today's episode as a therapy session for me, so thanks for hanging in there. I hope you find some value in there. . . .If you want to find out more about how our federal representatives are compensated then start here:How Congress Retirement Pay Compares to the Overall AverageI'll be back next week with the an interview with Jason DeBono who discusses the most passive form of private lending there is.If you want to fact check the...2020-07-2022 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronThe Eldeen ReachesKeith, Wayne, Kristian, and their new co-host, Imogen Gingell venture into the wilds of the Eldeen Reaches.2020-06-3056 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-106: What You Don’t Know About Subordinate Lien Investing With Jim Maffuccio The number one rule in real estate investing is return of investment. That is, for every dollar that goes out, you want to get it back, if not, more. That is why people just starting with real estate investing stay away from subordinate liens. But what really are subordinate liens? On today’s show, Keith Baker talks to Jim Maffuccio about subordinate liens and how he got started in this world of distressed second liens. The Founder and Principal of Aspen Funds, Jim’s role includes identifying and developing key investment opportunities currently focused on distress...2020-06-2245 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-105: Humility. Honesty. VulnerabilityWhat is up Lender Nation?Greetings and welcome to the Private Lender Podcast, I’m your host Keith Baker and you are listening to episode 105.This podcast is the only one of its kind dedicated to teaching everyday people (just like you and me) how to prosper with the most passive form of real estate investing known to humankind, while giving tips and ideas that can help keep your money safe – with Private Lending.Look, it’s just this simple: If you’re looking for practical tips and advice on being a successful Private...2020-06-1512 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronDwarves of the Mror HoldsKeith, Wayne, and Kristian delve deep into the Mror Holds to dig into the dwarves.2020-06-041h 01The Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP 103: Appraisals Part Two: The Uniform Residential Appraisal FormOne of the most common things to note when doing real estate transactions is the appraisal of the property. Through this, the value of your property or deal is appropriately assessed. Continuing with the second part of the series on appraisals, Keith Baker goes over the Uniform Residential Appraisal Form, also known as Fannie Mae Form 1004 and Freddie Mac Form 70. Here, he breaks down the document and gives a page-by-page look into the sections that show the things that will help you analyze the properties or deals. If you are new to this, it helps to take...2020-05-1115 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP 102: Appraisals, Part 1: The Strength Of A Good Appraisal Before any property is purchased or sold, it's important that it undergoes a thorough appraisal. The importance of an appraisal truly cannot be underestimated because you should know the actual value of the property you're buying or selling, lest you operate at a loss. Keith Baker discusses the importance of an appraisal in the lending process. In doing so, he outlines the three types of appraisal approaches and gives you nine questions to ask when selecting an appraiser to join your team of professionals. Get familiar with the process of appraisal today!---2020-05-0414 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP 101- Three Silver Linings For The Long-Term During This Difficult Time The current Coronavirus situation has left many of us feeling helpless and anxious. Nevertheless, hope is not at all lost, especially if you are planning to start your journey to becoming a private lender. In today's show, Keith Baker tells you now is the perfect time to do that. In the service of providing the positivity that we all need right now, he shares with us three silver linings that we can get from the current situation. Here, he taps into what we can do with self-directed IRAs and then reminds us that our future i...2020-04-2814 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronKhoravar/Half-elvesKeith, Wayne, and Kristian explore the culture and identity of Eberron's half-elves.2020-04-211h 01The Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP 100: A Mindset Milestone: An Interview With Dr. Steven Kaufman Many people underestimate the true importance of the correct mindset in achieving the things they want to be able to achieve in their lives. This so-called "mindset for success," contrary to most people's thinking, influences so much of what you do, and it all begins with making sure you're taking care of yourself. Dr. Steven Kaufman is the Founder and Chief Acceleration Officer of ZeusLending.com. Steven joins Keith Baker in diving into what makes a good, strong mindset for success. In discussing faith, fear, and integrity, Steven breaks down what you need to develop t...2020-04-1325 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-099: Creating A Lending Criteria During The COVID-19 Pandemic We are in the midst of a global crisis. While we're all grappling to win over against its effects, it helps to gather a couple of lessons that we could take to aid us in these uncertain times. In this episode, Keith Baker guides us in creating our lending criteria moving forward. He talks about how to lend in preparation of price fluctuation for when the world becomes unhinged. Giving some context, Keith also talks about the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic to Houston and to the rest of the world. Don't miss out on l...2020-04-0619 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastAsk a Private Lender tonight at 8:30pm CSThttps://www.facebook.com/capn.bakerJoin Keith Baker as he takes to FaceBook live this Monday night at 8:30pm CST. Keith will be answering questions about Private Lending both FROM the perspective of the lender and TO the perspective of the borrower.Don't miss out on this amazingly free session with the THE Private Lender himself!Stay safe and let's get to the other side of this crap ASAP!-k2020-03-3001 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronThe Treaty of ThroneholdKeith and Kristian examine the Treaty of Thronehold, how it has shaped the continent of Khorvaire, and what effects it can have in your campaign.2020-02-2158 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-097 10,000 Miles To The American Dream With Reed Goossens The American investing industry can be a little bit confusing to get into at first because it's very much its own thing with plenty of unique quirks that require a good amount of study. Despite this, it's certainly not impossible to make sure that you're able to understand what you're doing and all the best ways to go about things. Reed Goossens is a real estate entrepreneur and investor who moved to the USA from Australia. Reed shares his experience with Keith Baker of investing in the US and navigating the industry from what was i...2020-02-1753 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP 095-Getting On The Same Financial Page With Your Partner Choosing someone to spend the rest of your life with must not only be about the spark and connection you feel with each other. Beyond that, you must ensure that you are on the same page when it comes to finances. In this brief and very personal episode, host, Keith Baker, imparts this advice in light of the things he is going through with his own relationship. More than anything, we want our relationships to be happy and long-lasting. What Keith is going to share may just be the key to make it yours.2020-02-0309 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP 095-Four Universal Traits Successful Private Lenders Have Successful people are not as unique as we would like to think they are. They possess in them shared qualities that propel them to the top. Much is true when it comes to the private lending space. In this episode, host Keith Baker lets you in on these qualities of successful private lenders that you can easily have. In fact, they are very universal. He lists four key traits that you can take to your practice and rise among them. So pull up a chair and pour yourself a nice drink. This insightful episode is f...2020-01-2714 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronOrcs and Half-orcsKeith and Kristian venture to the outer regions of Khorvaire to study the various cultures of orcs and half-orcs.2020-01-2055 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastSubject 2 Investing And Lending In The 2nd Position On today’s show, Keith Baker is joined by Ray Sasser and Landon Rothstein to discuss a niche topic that always seem to have a perceived risk - Subject 2 investing. What does it mean to purchase a property subject 2? Ray is known throughout the investor community as an expert rehabber as well as an expert transaction engineer. Landon is a full-time real estate investor and has teamed up with some amazing partners. Together they host one of the fastest growing real estate meetups in Houston. Don’t miss this episode as they explain Subject 2 investing and l...2020-01-2033 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-091 8 Questions To Ask And Consider When Hiring An Attorney We all need to hire an attorney at some point in our lives. This is especially necessary when you’re in the private lending business. Today, host Keith Baker lists down the eight questions you need to ask yourself when hiring an attorney to do either your foreclosures or draft the documents. You don’t want to miss this episode because, at the end of the day, if your documents aren't right, it can cause a lot of headaches and can expose you rather than protect you.---8 Questions To Ask And C...2019-12-3115 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-090 Redefining Private Lending: Does Your Money Work For You? The term "private lending" has, for too long, been misused and misunderstood to the point where misconceptions are almost as prevalent as the truth. This is why defining private lending is so important in the first place. Host, Keith Baker, reclaims the use of private lending by redefining how it should be viewed. Private lending, at its core, is an investment and should be treated as such. Get back to basics with Keith, and see why and how private lending is for you.---Redefining Private Lending: Does Your Money Work F...2019-12-2411 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-089 the PLP's 10 Secrets to SuccessThis list of 10 Secrets to Success was originally published in Investor's Business Daily in the early 200's. It has been hidden for years, only found a little while ago in the mess of my office. 1 - How you think is everything:Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of negative environments.2 - Decide upon you true dreams and goals:Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.3 - TAKE ACTION - NOW!:Goals are nothing without action. Don't be afraid to get started. Just do it.2019-12-1609 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronEberron: Rising from the Last WarKeith, Wayne, and Kristian talk about all of the exciting content and accessories to be released for Eberron and explore Eberron: Rising from the Last War.2019-11-151h 15Manifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronGoblinoidsKeith and Kristian are joined by Don Bassingthwaite, author of The Dragon Below and Legacy of Dhakaan trilogies of Eberron novels, to study the culture and history of the Dar.2019-10-1059 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-087 The Private Lender Podcast will be right back after a short breakGet your copy of the Quest EXPO by clicking HERE It’s hard to say good bye, so I won’t.  But I will say, I’ll be back! If you’re looking for practical tips and advice on mitigating risks in your private lending, then you are in the right place. But if you want to learn from my mistakes so that you avoid them and don’t repeat what I’ve done then pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink, my friend, because this is the podcast is created for those just like you...2019-09-2510 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronDragon Con 2019 – Panel TopicsKeith and Kristian catch up at Dragon Con to discuss Keith's panels.2019-09-0755 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronDragon Con 2019 – Eberron in Fifth EditionListen in on Keith's "Eberron in Fifth Edition" panel at Dragon Con 2019 in which he discuss Eberron: Rising from the Last War by Wizards of the Coast and reveals the title of Project Raptor.2019-09-0459 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-085 Creative Investing And Why Reputation Is Everything   Quest Trust Expo is one of the biggest gathering of self-directed IRA investors in the country where they learn what is needed in an ever-changing economy. Keith Baker shares his thoughts and takeaways from the Quest Self-Directed Expo – the biggest of which are creative investing and why reputation is everything. He also talks about some tales of woe he heard from fellow investors and meeting some people who are looking to deploy their capital or looking to fund and find deals. — Listen to the podcast here: Creative Investing And Why R...2019-09-0218 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-084 Deficiency Judgments And Why You Should Use Them   Have you ever had your lien wiped out when the first lien foreclosed? In this episode, Keith Baker shows you a way to recover your loss. He talks about a tool you can use as a private lender – your right to sue for a deficiency judgment. Sharing from his own experience of having to get a ruling and suing a borrower, Keith also names a couple of things you need to check and prepare when getting a deficiency judgment. — Listen to the podcast here: Deficiency Judgments And Why You Shoul...2019-08-2620 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-082 Nathan Long on Self-Directed IRA Expo, Private Lending, And More   Finding success alone in real estate is not how it works, most especially in this time and age of connectivity. That is why coming together in one place to network and, at the same time, learn is a beneficial opportunity to grab. One great example of that is an expo, and Nathan Long, the President of Quest Trust Company, shares in this episode their Self-Directed IRA Expo. Bringing in investors, lenders, and borrowers in this event, Nathan talks about the value of having a venue to separate your obligations and duties and just build relationships with o...2019-08-1238 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-081 Interest Only, Amortization, And Balloons   Keith Baker gets down on the basics of private loans. The three rudimentary loan concepts upon which creative lending and private lending are built are the interest-only loan, the amortized loan, the balloon payment. Learn more about these types of payments as Keith dives into each one, and prepare to get your tickets to the Quest Trust Company Self-Directed IRA Expo in Houston this August 23rd through the 25th, 2019. You can go get a 25% discount off of those tickets at PrivateLenderPodcast.com./Expo by using the promo code “PLPodcast.” — Listen to the podcast here:2019-08-0509 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronKB Presents: Project “Raptor”What is Project "Raptor?" Get all the details–or as many as Keith is willing to share as of this recording–about this newly announced product.2019-07-231h 01The Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-079 Rashaad Rasberry: Looking At Comps From A Realtor’s Perspective   Like most of those who get into this industry, Rashaad Rasberry saw real estate as a way to generate wealth. He did just that working as a real estate agent helping clients in their buying and selling experience. In today’s episode, Keith Baker talks with Rashaad about single-family comps and ARV, as he shares his thoughts on Houston pre- and post-Harvey. Having worked with investors and cash buyers, Rashaad walks us through the differences between the two. He also goes deep into his area and talks about comps from a realtor’s point of view – from wh...2019-07-2244 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-077 Property Insurance And The Concept Of Indemnity   Indemnity is an insurance term that is often misunderstood. The word indemnity comes from the Latin indemnis, which means unhurt, undamaged, or without loss. That is at the heart and soul of every insurance policy. Essentially, if something bad happens, that policy will get you back to the position you were in at the moment before the loss. Learn more about property insurance and the concept of indemnity as Host Keith Baker gets into the heart of the whole principle – from the reimbursement to the claims process and conditions for closing. — Listen to the p...2019-07-0117 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronFifteen Years of EberronKeith and Kristian are joined by special guests Chris Perkins, Bill Slavicsek, and James Wyatt. Together again, the original creative team discusses and celebrates 15 years of Eberron.2019-06-261h 00Manifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronDroaamKeith, Wayne, and Kristian cross the borders of Breland to venture into the monstrous domain of Droaam.2019-06-2457 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-075 How a second lien wiped out my entire investmentPlease share the love and leave a rating and review on iTunes or Google!   Greetings lender nation, and welcome to episode 75 of the private lender podcast. I’m your host, Keith Baker. And I’d like to thank you for sharing your time with me today. I’ve got an interesting episode for you today –  I look, I’ll just get to the point I’m going to tell you about probably the biggest mistake I made as a lender and how I lost money on a second lien and I’m hoping it’s gonna be a little...2019-06-1717 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-073 Private Lending For Profit: Keith’s Interview On The Accelerated Investor Podcast with Josh Cantwell   In real estate, private lending is a necessary field especially for those who want to invest but are short in cash. However, Keith Baker says the power of private lending isn’t the money or the debt that you’re getting, but the education and the network. Keith is a real estate investor and the host of Private Lender Podcast. He talks about the circumstances that led him to become focused on passive investing as a self-directed IRA investor and a private lender, as well as how he got started in podcasting and his passion for priva...2019-06-0331 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-072 Where To Find Value: Comping Properties   Running comps is not as easy as it seems. Finding value from a long list of properties can be challenging. As Keith teaches us how to run comps, he gets down on looking at MLS and who you should transact with. He also shares the importance of getting an MLS access, paying an aggregator, realtor, or broker for a comparative market analysis. Keith stresses the need to makes sure that you are getting a true comparable by using a BPO. It is ideal to keep some appraisers at arm’s length to help you out when you...2019-05-2713 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-071 Using Visualization to Overcome Fear & Self-Limiting ThoughtsUsing Visualization to Overcome Fear & Self-Limiting Thoughts as a Private Lender   I recently traveled to Dallas for a small business marketing seminar and got more than I bargained for, which is a good thing!  One of the exercises we did was to visualize the most elite version of yourself.  While I was driving back home the next day, I decided I would incorporate the exercise into an episode to help anyone who was still looking to make their first Private Mortgage loan. I don’t believe you should limit the use of this exerc...2019-05-2024 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronNoirKeith, Wayne, Kristian, and Scott hit the mean streets and step into the shadows of noir adventuring in Eberron.2019-05-151h 07The Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-070 First Private Lender Academy event – Title Class Listen to the first Private Lender Master Class in its entirety for FREE! On March 27th, 2019 the first event sponsored by the Private Lender Pocast and the Private Lender Academy was held at Quest Trust Company in Houston, TX.  Wendy Bryan from WFG Title was the keynote speaker as she dropped a ton of title insurance knowledge in a very short amount of time!  I even learned a few new things that I am incorporating into my underwriting demands and title policy conditions.   Make sure you sign up to find out whe...2019-05-131h 29The Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-061 Q&A Session On A Real Estate Bus Tour   What are your pain points and what are you struggling with when it comes to private lending? Is it finding private lenders? Is it convincing them? We answer these questions about private lending, minimal risk investments, and a whole lot more. Join us on this episode as we conduct a Q&A session with Mitch Stephen, his students, and other entrepreneurs on his bus tour. Mitch is a self-taught entrepreneur and the author of the book, My Life & 1,000 Houses: The Art of Owner Financing. Keith also introduces the podcast and the reason he’s doing it...2019-03-1127 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-060c Is it time to tighten your lending criteria?   I’m still hiatus for the moment, but am looking forward to March 11th when it all kicks off again!   Important Links: iTunes – Private Lender Podcast Google Podcast – Private Lender Podcast Stitcher – Private Lender Podcast SoundCloud – Private Lender Podcast Facebook – Private Lender Podcast Instagram – Private Lender Podcast Twitter – Private Lender Podcast LinkedIn – Private Lender Podcast BiggerPockets – Keith Baker YouTube – Private Lender Podcast PrivateLenderAcademy.com The Foreclosure Journal – Part 1 – Episode 42 The Foreclosure Journal – Part 2 – Episode 48     Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Private Lender Podcast community toda...2019-03-0401 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-060b Football Season is Over ~Football Season is Over~      by Hunter S. Thompson (18 July 1937 – 20 February 2005) “No more games. No more Bombs. No more walking. No more fun. No more swimming. 67. That is 17 years past 50. 17 more than I needed or wanted. Boring. I am always bitchy. No fun – for anybody. 67 You are getting greedy. Act your old age. Relax – this won’t hurt.”   I’m still hiatus for the moment, but am looking forward...2019-02-2501 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-060 I need to take a short hiatus  . —     I am taking a short hiatus form the podcast because life has gotten busy, in a good way!  But I need to take a few weeks to get the podcast back on track, and back to delivering valuable information and interviews that I hope you’ll find inspiring. —   Important Links: iTunes – Private Lender Podcast Google Podcast – Private Lender Podcast Stitcher – Private Lender Podcast SoundCloud – Private Lender Podcast Facebook – Private Lender Podcast BiggerPockets – Keith Baker LinkedIn – Keith Baker ...2019-02-1806 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronCosmologyKeith and Kristian step through a gate to explore the planes of Eberron.2019-02-171h 13The Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-058 Foreclosure Journal: Episode 4 – A New Exit Strategy   Just when Keith thought he had it all figured out, he found a new exit strategy for the property he and his partner landed. This fourth installment of the foreclosure journal documents is about how Keith and Landon made a property more profitable than reselling it with owner finance, taking a down payment, and coming up with a note. Find out more as he walks you through how it happened. — Listen to the podcast here: Foreclosure Journal: Episode 4 – A New Exit Strategy Just When I Thought I Had I...2019-02-0410 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronTravelKeith and Kristian explore all of the ways adventurers travel across the world of Eberron.2019-01-2154 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-053 One Year Anniversary: Thank You To The Listeners   It has been one year since Keith has started this journey of communicating and reaching out to all in the private lender space. He thanks his listeners and gives a heads-up of what is to come and the latest on the Private Lender Academy. Sharing some plans, he invites you to stick with him as you share great information and insights about private lending. — Listen to the podcast here: One Year Anniversary: Thank You To The Listeners One year since this great experiment began, I thought I’d thr...2018-12-3104 minThe Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-048 Foreclosure Journal: Part 2   In this second part of the Foreclosure Journal, Keith gives a sneak peak of his private lender academy that is slated to go live in January – what the latest situation is and what steps that must be taken to improve it are. He also gives some updates on the foreclosure process with his house in Port Arthur, offering insights and highlighting what is great about foreclosure. — Listen to the podcast here: PLP-048 Foreclosure Journal: Part 2 I’m going to tease you a little as I have a small a...2018-11-2611 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronKimiKon 2018 – Welcome to Eberron with Keith BakerIn this "Welcome to Eberron" KimiKon panel, Keith introduces Eberron.2018-11-1540 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronMagic ItemsWe have a full house with Keith, Wayne, Kristian, and Scott discussing the scope and role of magic items in Eberron.2018-10-111h 08The Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-039 Priorities and keeping them in focusWelcome to the Private Lender Podcast, the only podcast dedicated to creating successful private lenders and a new alternative investment economy without banks or Wall Street brokers. My name is Keith Baker and you’re listening to Episode 39. Being a private lender can be the most passive form of real estate investing there is, and my goal is to keep private lenders safe while increasing their yields. Sorry Lender Nation, but I have been busy with my day job and haven’t seen my family that much so I am phoning in a short episode to let you...2018-09-2404 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronDragon Con 2018 – Eberron Returns!In his "Eberron Returns!" Dragon Con panel, Keith fields questions about Eberron and its return for Dungeons & Dragons 5e.2018-09-061h 03Manifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronHalflingsKeith, Wayne, and Kristian explore the culture and lives of halflings (and the dinosaurs they rode in on).2018-08-211h 20Manifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronWayfinder’s Guide to EberronKeith, Wayne, and Kristian discuss Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron, Keith's 5e supplement for Eberron.2018-07-231h 03Manifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronThe Lords of DustKeith, Wayne, and Kristian discuss the Lords of Dust and their complex schemes.2018-06-081h 08Manifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronDragonsScott, Keith, and Kristian explore the role of dragons in the world of Eberron.2018-04-1958 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronKalashtarKristian and Keith "dream" about kalashtar.2018-02-171h 07Manifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronChangelings and ShiftersKristian and Keith have a "freeform" discussion about changelings and shifters.2018-01-161h 10The Private Lender PodcastThe Private Lender PodcastPLP-000 Introduction to the Private Lender Podcast and Keith BakerEpisode 000 – Introduction Learn about what you can expect from the Private Lender Podcast.  This is by far the greatest experiment I’ve ever attempted and I appreciate you coming this far with me on the journey. DISCLAIMER:  I am not an attorney nor a CPA. If I am fortunate enough to inspire you to take action, please perform your own due diligence and consult your own attorney, account and other member of your business team before executing any actions. Now that you’ve bought your ticket, it is time to take the ride! 2018-01-0111 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronWarforged Warlock – KristianJeremiah asks, "I listened to the most recent episode on warforged. Warforged are probably my favorite D&D race ever, and I pretty much play one whenever the DM lets me. I particularly enjoyed the discussion on warforged wizards and sorcerers. I was wondering, in particular, what types of entities would a warforged warlock likely make a pact with." Kristian answers with some additional contributions from Keith and Wayne.2017-11-2102 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronDragon Con 2017 – Running Eberron for a Con GameKeith and Kristian catch up at Dragon Con and discuss Keith's panels and running Eberron for a con game or as one-shots in general.2017-09-0643 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronThe Silver Flame and Other Religions – KeithKevin asks, "Can a member of the Church of the Silver Flame also be a part of other religions, like the Sovereign Host? I know Tira Miron was a paladin of Dol Arrah, but I cannot find anything that says if or how her faith was changed by it. If it didn't, has the modern Church doctrine been changed to only allow for exclusive belief in the Silver Flame?" Keith discusses the possibility of crossing faiths.2017-07-2304 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronAncient Religions – KeithBrandon asks, "What were the ancient religions of the Dhakaani empire (or, for that matter, the giant empire of Xen'drik)? Would they be variations on the Host and the Six, or an entirely different pantheon?" Keith gives some clarifications regarding ancient religions.2017-07-1606 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronDragonmark Sizes – KeithGraham asks, "I know you mentioned that a Siberys mark would cover the whole body, but how are are the other types of marks supposed to be?" Keith argues the complexity of the mark vs. the size.2017-06-0903 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronConflict with Aberrant Marked – KeithGabriel Krotkov asks, "Keith mentioned that the standard houses began the War of the Mark partially to suppress the "source of power" coming from aberrant marks. What economic threat did the aberrant marks pose to the houses? I get that there must have been a popular fear of the real danger posed by aberrant marks, but if that's the inciting factor in the War of the Mark why was the main opposition towards Aberrants coming from the Twelve? Why not a religion (Silver Flame, in the vein of the lycanthropic purge, perhaps) or the secular monarchy?"2017-05-2303 minManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronManifest Zone: Exploring the World of EberronPronunciations for the Five Nations – KeithKeith answers the question, "How do you pronounce the names of the nations of Khorvaire?"2017-04-0503 minDiscover Best Sellers Audiobooks in Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic New ReleasesDiscover Best Sellers Audiobooks in Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic New ReleasesThe Gates of Night Audiobook by Keith BakerListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: The Gates of Night Subtitle: Eberron: Dreaming Dark, Book 3 Author: Keith Baker Narrator: Brett Barry Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: A band of war-weary soldiers have uncovered a plot that may tear the very fabric of reality forever. To save their own lives and to prevent a long-banished race of monsters from unleashing an army of horrors upon the waking world, they must reach the...2013-02-0210h 05Discover Best Sellers Audiobooks in Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic New ReleasesDiscover Best Sellers Audiobooks in Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic New ReleasesThe Shattered Land Audiobook by Keith BakerListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: The Shattered Land Subtitle: Eberron: Dreaming Dark, Book 2 Author: Keith Baker Narrator: Alex Hyde-White Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Xendrik. The dark continent. A land of once-proud empires that now lie in ruin. A land shrouded in mystery where monsters and dark powers stalk the jungles, where only the bravest and most foolhardy will venture. Now a band of war-weary soldiers must brave the depths...2013-02-0212h 37