Private Money Lending, Explained in Plain English

Private money lending can be a powerful way to create passive income, but only when you understand the process, the paperwork, and the risks. This course is designed to help everyday investors get grounded in the fundamentals so they can approach opportunities with more confidence and better questions.

Inside the course, we cover how private lending works, what documents matter, how to think about protection and insurance, how to review sold and rental comps, and what to look for when evaluating a borrower and a property.Write your text here.

Who is the Crash Course For

SDIRA / Solo 401(k) Investors

Especially useful for retirement-account investors who want a clear framework for reviewing deals and borrowers.Once a property is under contract, we share detailed investment packages with our network of approved private lenders to help you evaluate each opportunity with confidence.

This course is also a fit for people who want to:

• Reduce risk through better due diligence

• Build confidence before funding a real estate deal

• Understand how to review borrowers, properties, and documents

• Ask smarter questions before committing capitalAfter closing, you’ll receive all relevant legal paperwork—including the title insurance policy, promissory note, deed of trust (with you in first lien position), and property insurance listing you as an additional insured.

Beginner Private Lenders

Perfect for new or aspiring private money lenders who want to better understand how real-estate-backed lending works.

This crash course is designed for people who want a stronger understanding of how to lend more wisely and confidently.

Passive Investors

Great for people exploring passive real estate investing and wanting more education before placing capital into a deal.You'll receive wiring instructions directly from the title company ahead of closing. Funds are held in escrow—never sent to us—and released only after all legal documents are finalized and signed.

PML Crash Course Details

4-week live course Tuesdays in May

• May 5th, 3:30PM PT / 6:30PM ET

• May 12th, 3:30PM PT / 6:30PM ET

• May 19th, 3:30PM PT / 6:30PM ET

• May 26th, 3:30PM PT / 6:30PM ET

ONLY $99!

"This Course gave me the confidence I needed to finally step into private money lending. Thank you!"

Josie Gonnen, Student 2025

What You'll Learn

This course walks through the essential topics you need to understand before lending on real estate deals.

Private Lending Fundamentals

Understand common private lending terms, how real-estate-backed lending works, and how private lending differs from traditional bank financing.

Borrower Vetting

Discover the kinds of questions to ask, what makes a borrower presentation feel complete, and what red flags to watch for before making a lending decision.

Property Evaluation

Learn how to review sold comps, rental comps, property photos, and cash flow assumptions so you can better understand whether a deal makes sense.

Closing & Funding Expectations

Understand what should happen before funding, at closing, and after closing, including insurance confirmations, wires, ACH payments, and communication expectations.

A More Confident Lending Process

Build a more thoughtful process for reviewing opportunities so you can move forward with greater clarity and less guesswork.

The Documents That Matter

Learn the role of the promissory note, mortgage or deed of trust, and insurance coverage — and why each one matters in helping a lender stay protected.