How Hard Money Lending Really Works (16-Day Closings Explained)

Discover the insider secrets of hard money lending and why some real estate investors never rely on banks. In this episode, we sat down with Neil Timmins, owner of Little Guy Loans, to reveal how hard money loans can give investors fast, asset-backed returns in as little as 16 days. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just curious about real estate investing, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies and financial mindset tips. If you’ve ever wondered how investors fund fix-and-flip deals quickly, earn consistent returns, and avoid common banking roadblocks, this episode is a must-watch. JD and Neil break down real-life examples, investor strategies, and key lessons from over 2,000 homes brokered in Des Moines. #HardMoneyLending #FixAndFlip #RealEstateInvesting Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Guest introduction: Neil Timmons 0:58 - Neil’s real estate background 1:57 - Launching Little Guy Loans 4:01 - What hard money lending is 6:23 - Des Moines market advantage 7:22 - Iowa real estate opportunities 9:33 - Who hard money investing is for 10:41 - Investor fund structure and returns 12:25 - Risk, guarantees, and wealth mindset 14:20 - Building a long-term wealth formula 16:43 - Infinite banking and leverage 17:58 - Financial freedom mindset 18:45 - How to find Little Guy Loans 20:26 - Banking vs investing explained 22:26 - Simplifying infinite banking 25:10 - Partnership and webinar ideas 28:11 - Future community and live events If you're ready to learn more about the Infinite Banking Concept (and put JDew to the financial advisory test), you've got to watch our full Save & Spend Presentation and then schedule your FREE call with us at: https://thebankingbros.com/save-and-spend-system-podcast-link If you're interested in the source material (we didn't come up with this!), we'd highly recommend that you get a hold of R. Nelson Nash's book: Becoming your Own Banker (5th Edition) https://amzn.to/2ZMw0h6 You can learn more about us at: https://thebankingbros.com/save-and-spend-system-podcast-link Follow and like us on FB, IG, and TIKTOK: https://www.facebook.com/cashcompound https://www.instagram.com/thebankingbros https://www.tiktok.com/@thebankingbros