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Private Money Lending Safety Framework
I put together a 12 module private lending safety framework. It is just the lessons I have accumulated from doing it myself and from working with people who have been doing this for a long time. To get a clearer picture of how private lending is done safely, start here: https://acescapital.kit.com/pmlframework
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👉 How People Are Using Their 401(k)s to Start Businesses (Without Taxes or Penalties)
Most people think their 401(k) is locked up until retirement.The truth? You can legally use it to start or buy a business—without paying taxes or penalties. I put together a short guide that breaks down exactly how it works and what to watch out for. Inside you’ll learn: ✅ How the structure actually works ✅ What kind of company setup the IRS requires ✅ The step-by-step funding process ✅ Common mistakes that trigger penalties ✅ A simple checklist so you can move forward confidently If you’ve ever thought about using your retirement funds to build your own dream instead of someone else’s, this will open your eyes to what’s possible. Download the ROBS Starter Guide Not sure if you’re ready to start a business but want more control over your investments? 👉 Check out the SDIRA Starter Toolkit to see how people use their retirement funds to invest in real estate or lending instead of Wall Street.
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Welcome to The Self-Directed Network
Welcome! Start Here 👋 Let’s break the ice. In the comments, copy and paste this and fill it in: 1. My name is ________ 2. My favorite food is ________ 3. Here’s a picture of my workspace (or a quick description if you’d rather)
A couple weeks ago we had to pass on a deal.
RV park refi. Borrower had around $200K of their own money in it, a hard money loan sitting at $140K, and they were looking for $465K to take the park from where it was to where it could be. Experienced team. Real plan. We still couldn't place it. The problem wasn't the borrower. Wasn't even the asset really. The numbers only worked if you underwrote the future. Lenders don't do that. They look at what's in front of them today, and today this park couldn't support that loan amount. So we passed. This happens more than people realize. The deal makes sense. The borrower knows what they're doing. But the asset isn't there yet and no lender is going to bridge that gap on a proforma. Not a no forever. Just not yet. If you've got a deal and want a straight answer on whether it's placeable right now, my inbox is open.
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Since April 2025, we've helped investors fund $5.6M in real estate across 31 properties.
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