Building a $500M Real Estate Lending Empire: Ruben Izgelov on Shifting from Risk to Reward скачать в хорошем качестве

Building a $500M Real Estate Lending Empire: Ruben Izgelov on Shifting from Risk to Reward

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/tex...) In Episode 21 of the Stephen Lee-Thomas Show, we talk multifamily real estate and private lending with Ruben Izgelov, who has scaled his portfolio to over $500 million in assets under management. Ruben shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings as an immigrant in Queens, NY, to co-founding two powerhouse firms: We Lend, a tech-driven private lending company, and States Capital, a $300 million private debt fund. Ruben takes us through his transformation from real estate flipper to institutional-grade lender. Discover why he made the leap into private lending, how he built a fund with zero losses on $700M deployed, and why private credit is one of the most scalable, time-efficient paths for investors seeking strong returns with minimal volatility. What You’ll Learn: • Why Ruben transitioned from flipping homes to becoming a lender • The advantages of private lending over active real estate ownership • How to qualify for fast funding through We Lend • The surprising long-term benefits of holding real estate during inflation Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] – Introduction: Ruben’s journey from immigrant to investor [00:04:15] – The early days: door-knocking deals in Queens [00:12:22] – Flipping vs. lending: how Ruben found his wealth-building lane [00:18:45] – How We Lend funds deals and supports small operators [00:27:33] – Investment opportunities in the States Capital debt fund Ways to Connect with Ruben Izgelov: • Website: https://www.welendlc.com • Email: ruben@wlndllc.com • Phone: 917-815-1222 • Instagram (Personal):   / ruben_izgel   • Instagram (Company):   / welendllc   • TikTok: @WeLendLLC • LinkedIn:   / rubenizgelov   Visit www.skool.com/multfamilymasteryhub and fast-track your way to becoming a full-time real estate entrepreneur today! Connect with Us: • Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/multifamilymast... • Website: https://www.stephenleethomas.com/ • Facebook:   / stephenleethomascapital   • Instagram:   / stephenleethomas   • LinkedIn:   / stephenleethomas   • YouTube:    / @stephenlee-thomascapital   Support the Show: Enjoy our content? Share with your family and friends and anyone who will benefit with the insight we shared today. Leave us a review on your preferred platform to help us grow or any suggestion. Join Our Community: Become a part of our exclusive Skool community, Capital Raising Mastery Hub. Get valuable resources, engage in discussions, and receive support for real estate entrepreneurs. Join Now (https://www.skool.com/multifamilymast...) ! We are live! Contact Us: For inquiries, guest appearances, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at info@stephenleethomas.com.