Real Estate Investing Minus The Bank. Flipping Houses. Foreclosure Secrets

In the real estate investing world, few strategies are as empowering—and potentially lucrative—as flipping with private money. In a recent episode of "Flip This Town," veteran investor Jay Conner sat down with Jason Lassiter, a successful real estate entrepreneur, to share actionable tips for building your business using private funding. Here’s a summary of their conversation and why private money might be the creative spark your local real estate market needs.What is Private Money—and Why Does It Matter?Jason Lassiter began by defining private money simply: it’s funding that comes from individuals, not banks or hard money lenders. Private investors—often friends, family, or local connections—lend their money for your real estate deals, earning a return secured by real estate collateral."The agility that private money gives you in this market is powerful," Jason noted. Unlike traditional lenders with stringent requirements and long paperwork trails, private lenders can provide speed and fl