In this episode of The FasterFreedom Show , Sam and Lucas take a deep dive into one of the fastest-growing corners of real estate right now—private lending . They break down why private lending is exploding in popularity, what’s driving both borrowers and lenders toward it, and why so many people view it as a “safe” alternative to owning rental properties. But they don’t stop there. The guys also unpack where that perception can go wrong, the risk factors most people overlook, and the points in the cycle where private lending can quietly become more dangerous than advertised. They walk through how to structure private lending the right way—covering terms, collateral, loan-to-value discipline, reserves, and relationship management—so that it’s actually protected capital instead of just high-interest hope. They also have an honest discussion about whether private lending is truly better than owning rentals, or if it simply serves a different purpose depending on your goals, risk tolerance, and stage of investing. To close things out, they recap NBA All-Star Weekend , sharing what stood out (good and bad), and then shift gears to react to the Daytona 500 , breaking down the biggest moments and storylines from one of racing’s biggest stages. From smart capital deployment to sports recaps, this episode blends tactical real estate insight with the laid-back conversations you’ve come to expect from the show. Join our FREE real estate community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/relaunch FasterFreedom Capital Connection: ⁠https://fasterfreedomcapital.com⁠ Free Rental Investment Training: ⁠https://freerentalwebinar.com