{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Capitalizing Your Life Podcast","title":"Capital, Connections, and Cash Flow: Ruben Izgelov’s Private Lending Playbook","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/54180d3f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1800,"description":"Join me as I interview Ruben Izgelov, a first-generation immigrant and powerhouse in the private lending space. Ruben is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of We Lend and States Capital, where he’s helped originate over $600 million in private real estate loans with zero principal loss. With a background in acquiring, developing, and financing more than $600 million in assets, Ruben brings a deep understanding of structured financing, asset classes, and investor-focused lending. His insights into building wealth through real estate—without the burden of direct ownership—are both practical and inspiring.In this episode, Ruben and I discuss:His journey from a first-generation immigrant to a nationally recognized private lenderHow We Lend originated over $600 million in loans with zero principal lossWhat makes private lending an attractive, equity-like investment with monthly cash flowThe role of borrower relationships in sustainable lending successWhy service and transparency set the best lenders apart in today’s marketCurrent market challenges and how investors can navigate rising interest ratesThe power of understanding asset classes and creative financing structuresHow social media has helped We Lend grow its borrower base nationwideWhat investors should look for in a private lending partnerHow Ruben is helping others scale their portfolios without direct property ownershipEpisode Links:LinkedIn: @ruben-izgelov-a8965b1bSocials: @welendllcCell: 917-815-1222https://www.welendllc.comhttps://www.statescap.com------------------------THE MILLIONAIRE JOURNEYGet your free e-book here:Top 10 Reasons Mobile Home Parks Outperform Other Real Estate InvestmentsInvest with Glenn:https://www.verticalequityproperties.com/aboutwww.themillionairejourney.nethttps://www.verticalequityproperties.com/ LinkedIn: @glennyaneyX (formerly Twitter): @glennyaneyPodcast Management by Kelly Carlson Creative Services","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/poMURXA4VnyYzengdntjVD1C6yPBkwnyTw02C7dqJPY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YzZj/MDk5MDVlOWM0ZGFi/MTJiNzBkODcwMGUx/MTA4My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}