{"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.\nIn this episode, Ruben and I discuss:\nHis journey from a first-generation immigrant to a nationally recognized private lender\nHow We Lend originated over $600 million in loans with zero principal loss\nWhat makes private lending an attractive, equity-like investment with monthly cash flow\nThe role of borrower relationships in sustainable lending success\nWhy service and transparency set the best lenders apart in today’s market\nCurrent market challenges and how investors can navigate rising interest rates\nThe power of understanding asset classes and creative financing structures\nHow social media has helped We Lend grow its borrower base nationwide\nWhat investors should look for in a private lending partner\nHow Ruben is helping others scale their portfolios without direct property ownership\nEpisode Links:\n\nLinkedIn: @ruben-izgelov-a8965b1b\nSocials: @welendllc\nCell: 917-815-1222\nhttps://www.welendllc.com\nhttps://www.statescap.com\n\n------------------------\nTHE MILLIONAIRE JOURNEY\nGet your free e-book here:\nTop 10 Reasons Mobile Home Parks Outperform Other Real Estate Investments\n\nInvest with Glenn:\nhttps://www.verticalequityproperties.com/about\n\nwww.themillionairejourney.net\n\nhttps://www.verticalequityproperties.com/\n \nLinkedIn: @glennyaney\nX (formerly Twitter): @glennyaney\nPodcast 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}