Raising Private Money with Jay Conner
Are you a real estate investor who’s tired of missing out on deals because you don’t have the money to fund them? Maybe you’re just starting in real estate, overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice, and wondering how to break through.
Or you’ve done a few deals, but your business feels more like a hobby than a reliable source of income. If you’re struggling to take your real estate business to the next level, this show is for you.
Welcome to The Private Money Show with Jay Conner, where we cut through the noise to give you the truth about real estate investing—and the tools you need to succeed. Most investors lose out on 87% of real estate deals simply because they don’t have access to the money to fund them. But what if you could change that? What if you could fund every deal you wanted, eliminate your competition, and grow your business faster than you ever thought possible?
Each week, Jay Conner—the Private Money Authority—shares exactly how to raise private money to fund your deals, close more opportunities, and build a thriving, consistent real estate business. Jay has been in the trenches of real estate investing full-time since 2003, and he’s still doing it every day. He knows what works, what doesn’t, and how to help you stop chasing bad advice from so-called “gurus” who haven’t done a deal in years.
In every episode, you’ll learn:
- How to find and raise private money to fund your real estate deals on YOUR terms (no banks, no hard money lenders).
- Strategies for creating consistent deal flow and turning your investing business into a reliable source of income.
- How to structure deals with private lenders and create win-win relationships that benefit everyone involved.
- Real-world, step-by-step advice from investors who’ve been where you are and completely changed their game using private money.
This isn’t theory or fluff. It’s the real deal. Jay and his guests break down real-world deals, showing you the numbers, the challenges, and the solutions, so you can see how to apply these lessons to your own business. Whether you’re brand new to real estate, struggling to find consistency, or a seasoned investor looking to scale, this show is your blueprint for success.
Why Listen to This Show?
Because it’s not just about making money—it’s about building something bigger than yourself. Jay believes real estate is a tool not only to create wealth but also to make an impact. This show is for real estate investors who want to leave a legacy, help others, and give back to their communities. It’s for people who know that success isn’t just about the bottom line—it’s about what you do with it.
If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels, stop missing out on deals, and start building a business that gives you freedom and fulfillment, you’ve found your tribe. Imagine what your life could look like with unlimited access to private money. Imagine the deals you could close, the income you could create, and the impact you could make—not just for yourself, but for others.
This is your moment. This is the Private Money Show.
Tune in now, and let’s get started.
Raising Private Money with Jay Conner
Successes Are Scheduled: The Power of Organization and Private Funding in Jay Conner’s Business
***Guest Appearance
Credits to:
https://www.youtube.com/@JakeandGino
“Private Money Plays with Jay Conner”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46diWzgCIIo&t=1s
If you’re a real estate investor who’s ever worried about being dependent on banks or burning out by wearing every hat in your business, Jay Conner’s story, shared in his discussion with Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro on the Raising Private Money podcast, is a must-hear.
Jay, known as the Private Money Authority, has not only mastered the art of raising millions in private capital but has also built a real estate business that operates on autopilot most of the time, freeing him to focus on what matters most.
From Bank Reliance to Private Money Powerhouse
Jay’s big “aha” moment came when his banker, Steve, told him the bank was shutting off his line of credit. As many investors hit hard by the 2008–2009 crash, Jay faced a choice: give up or find another way. He chose the latter, and within 90 days, raised over $2 million in private money, forever changing how he operated. Since then, he’s never missed out on a deal because of a lack of funding. As he puts it, “the money comes first”—and it does, especially when you know how to attract private lenders.
But what sets Jay apart isn’t just capital raising; it’s the holistic, automated model he’s developed. Operating mostly in a small North Carolina market, Jay averages $64,000 profit per single-family house with just two to three deals a month. The secret? Systems, automation, and a relentless focus on scheduling and prioritizing for success.
Automate, Delegate, and Disappear: Jay’s Triple D Philosophy
Early in his career, Jay and his wife Carol Joy found themselves “at Lowe’s at 8:45 at night picking knick-knacks” for staging homes, realizing the business was running them, not the other way around. That epiphany led Jay to embark on a mission of automation.
Inspired by his father’s mantra—“Dictate, delegate, and disappear”—Jay took inventory of his daily activities, asking: “What am I doing now?” He recognized that any task he could pay someone $15 an hour to complete meant he was essentially earning $15 an hour doing it himself. That realization led Jay to schedule his successes: every night, he does a “brain dump” on a yellow pad, then, in the morning, prioritizes tasks, ensuring only high-value activities land on his plate.
This scheduled approach, combined with leveraging virtual and local assistants, allowed Jay to scale back his direct involvement to about five hours a week. He now serves as the “visionary,” guiding the ship and showing up when least expected, rather than reacting to fires.
The Four Pillars and Winning for All
Jay’s business stands on four pillars: finding, funding, flipping, and automating. The “finding” pillar relies on proprietary foreclosure tracking and direct mail campaigns with high response rates. When it comes to funding, Jay works with 47 private lenders, many using self-directed IRAs for solid returns. His “flipping” strategy focuses on entry-level single-family homes—maximizing profits while serving first-time buyers via rent-to-own arrangements, with a strong credit repair component to ensure tenants eventually buy and achieve homeownership.
Crucially, Jay frames each deal as a win-win for everyone involved. Sellers in distress get relief, private lenders receive above-market returns, buyers become owners, and Jay orchestrates the process. He emphasizes that “successes are scheduled,” and that private money can be raised not by hard selling, but by making his program available, arousing curiosity (“I teach private lenders how to get higher rates of return than th