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
Building Profitable Relationships: The Art of Private Lending in Real Estate by Jay Conner
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“Private Money Funding with Jay Conner”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXzYTlhntR8&t=222s
If you’ve spent any time in real estate investing, you know that access to reliable funding is what separates consistent winners from those who just get by. For many, the quest for money leads straight to traditional banking institutions, only to be faced with endless red tape, restricted lines of credit, and mountains of paperwork. But there’s a smarter path, one that puts you in the driver’s seat: private money.
Jay Conner, affectionately known as The Private Money Authority, joined Al Nicoletti on The Al Nicoletti Show to break down the steps, strategies, and mindset shifts that can empower any real estate investor to thrive using private funding. He lays out, with decades of experience, why private money works and how just about anyone can tap into it—no matter their market, background, or connections.
At its core, private money means working directly with individuals instead of hard money lenders or banks. These are people—often those you already know—looking for stable, attractive returns on their capital. They might be tired of unpredictable market swings and low yields in their retirement accounts. The real difference in this funding style is that you, the investor, get to set the terms: interest rates, payment schedules, loan duration, and more, all tailored to create a win-win relationship.
Control is the biggest advantage of using private money. When you work with institutional lenders, they set the ground rules. They decide how much you can borrow, under what terms, and often with unnecessary limits on your potential. With private money, that script is flipped. Investors can borrow 100%—even beyond the property’s purchase price to cover rehab, carrying costs, and more. Structured properly, this means you can walk away from closing with excess cash in hand, ready to fuel multiple projects.
This flexibility is a game-changer not just for seasoned investors, but especially for those just starting. While creative strategies like subject-to or seller financing are often discussed, the reality is that most sellers want all-cash offers. Having private money lined up allows you to compete for the large majority of deals where cash is king.
Jay Conner’s approach is all about education rather than pitching. Instead of desperately chasing funds, he recommends teaching potential private lenders about the safety, security, and predictability of private lending opportunities—often using self-directed IRAs. Most people aren’t aware they can use their retirement funds to invest in real estate and earn reliable, above-market returns, tax-deferred or even tax-free. Positioning yourself as a resource for education, not just a beneficiary of their funds, attracts interest and trust.
Interestingly, Jay never brings a deal to a potential lender right away. Instead, he focuses on developing relationships, sharing how the process works, and allowing the conversation to spark curiosity. By the time he calls with a specific opportunity, the private lender is eager to participate, not being “sold” on anything.
Another vital point is that private money lending is not just for single-family fix and flips. Once the mechanics are understood, it can be used for small apartments, duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, and land. The versatility increases deal flow and diversifies opportunities.
The path to building private lender relationships begins with your warm market: people you already know and who trust you. Jay’s strategies include both direct and “indir