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Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Rich Lennon
97 episodes
2 days ago
What if the real goal wasn’t owning more properties, but getting your time back? In part two of this conversation, Rich Lennon gets real about what happens after you build a big rental and flipping business. The long hours. The stress. The moment you realize you’re asset-rich… but tired. Rich walks through how he went from grinding 60-hour workweeks flipping and managing rentals to spending just a few hours a week as a lender, and why that shift completely changed his life. This isn’t a hype-...
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What if the real goal wasn’t owning more properties, but getting your time back? In part two of this conversation, Rich Lennon gets real about what happens after you build a big rental and flipping business. The long hours. The stress. The moment you realize you’re asset-rich… but tired. Rich walks through how he went from grinding 60-hour workweeks flipping and managing rentals to spending just a few hours a week as a lender, and why that shift completely changed his life. This isn’t a hype-...
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Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 97: The Fractionalized Note Strategy That Turns 20% Loans Into 50% Returns -Part 1
What if a 20% loan could quietly turn into a 40–50% return, without incurring more risk and without requiring additional hours? Most people think you need bigger deals, more properties, or complicated funds to boost returns, but that’s not actually where the leverage is. In this episode, Rich Lennon breaks down the fractionalized note strategy he uses to turn simple private loans into outsized returns. He explains how he structures deals, why lazy money is the key ingredient, and how he prote...
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2 days ago
24 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 96: From 60-Hour Weeks Flipping Houses to 5 Hours a Week Lending -Part 2
What if the real goal wasn’t owning more properties, but getting your time back? In part two of this conversation, Rich Lennon gets real about what happens after you build a big rental and flipping business. The long hours. The stress. The moment you realize you’re asset-rich… but tired. Rich walks through how he went from grinding 60-hour workweeks flipping and managing rentals to spending just a few hours a week as a lender, and why that shift completely changed his life. This isn’t a hype-...
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6 days ago
30 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 95: From 60-Hour Weeks Flipping Houses to 5 Hours a Week Lending - Part 1
What if working harder isn’t the answer, and the real win is working less while your money does the heavy lifting? In this episode of the Proximity Podcast, Clayton and Stephanie sit down with real estate veteran Rich Lennon to unpack how he went from grinding through 60-hour weeks flipping houses to spending just a few hours a week as a private lender. No hype. No shortcuts. Just real experience, real lessons, and honest talk about what actually works over the long run. Rich shares his journ...
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1 week ago
32 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 94: Why BRRRRs Create Wealth But Don't Grow It (The ROE Problem)
What if the strategy everyone praises for building wealth is quietly slowing you down once you already have it? BRRRRs are powerful. They help you buy properties, recycle capital, and build serious equity. But here’s the uncomfortable truth most investors don’t talk about: once that equity stacks up, your money can actually start working against you. In this episode, Rich Lennon joins the show to break down why BRRRRs are great at creating wealth, but terrible at growing it long term. Rich sh...
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1 week ago
32 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 93: I Don't Flip Houses - I Move Other People's Money (Here's How I Do It) - Andrew Lucas.
Most investors approach private capital from a position of need, believing money holds the power. In reality, the investor who can responsibly deploy capital is the most valuable person in the equation. In this episode, Andrew sits down with seasoned real estate investor and private money lender Rich Lennon to break down the mindset, mechanics, and real-world strategies behind raising and using private capital. From finding your first lender to structuring terms responsibly, Rich shares over ...
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2 weeks ago
30 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 92: How I Quit Flipping Houses in 2020 and Now Travel While My Money Works For Me.
What if working harder isn’t the answer anymore? In 2020, Rich Lennon walked away from flipping houses, managing teams, and grinding every day, and didn’t look back. Instead of chasing deals, he chose a different seat at the table. The one where the money works, and life gets a lot simpler. In this episode, Cody Hofhine sits down with Rich to talk about the exact shift that allowed him to stop flipping, start lending, and design a life around freedom, travel, and consistency. Rich breaks down...
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2 weeks ago
30 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 91: Why Your W-2 Job Won’t Be There When You Need It Most
Think your job is secure just because you’ve been there a long time? Think again. What’s happening across corporate America right now is a wake-up call for anyone still relying on a paycheck to fund their future. Loyalty doesn’t protect you. Tenure doesn’t protect you. And benefits disappear faster than most people expect. In this episode, Rich Lennon breaks down why the traditional W-2 path is far more fragile than people realize, and what you can do before it’s too late. Using real-world ex...
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3 weeks ago
9 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 90: How Rich Arbitrages ‘Lazy Money’ to Earn 30–50% Returns (with Jay Conner)
What if your money could work harder than you do, and you only had to put in a few hours a week? Sounds unrealistic, right? That’s exactly why most people miss this strategy. In this episode, Rich Lennon joins Jay Conner on Raising Private Money to break down how Rich consistently earns 30–50% returns by arbitraging what he calls ‘lazy money’ no hype. No complicated systems. Just a simple, asset-backed approach that puts real estate and private lending together in a smart way. Rich shares how...
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3 weeks ago
27 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 89: Why I’m Hosting a Mastermind in Mexico (And Why You Should Come)
What if one trip could change the way you think, the way you invest, and the people you surround yourself with? Not through long lectures or packed conference rooms, but through real conversations, real relationships, and real breakthroughs. In this episode, Rich Lennon shares why he’s taking entrepreneurs, investors, and go-getters to Mexico for a four-day mastermind that feels nothing like a seminar, and everything like the experience that actually moves your business forward. From la...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 88: Why Signing Away Liability is the New Tipping Culture (And How to Protect Yourself)
Signing away liability has become the new tipping culture. Professionals often want your signature for their protection, not yours. Attorneys, vendors, and service providers push paperwork that shifts responsibility onto you. What happens when the people you pay refuse to be accountable? In this episode, Rich shares a frustrating real estate closing that shows how common forced liability waivers have become. He explains how attorneys delayed funds, demanded unnecessary documents, and created ...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 87: The Housing Affordability Changes Coming in 2026 (And How to Profit From Them)
Think housing is already unaffordable? What if the changes coming next actually make things worse for the average buyer, but better for smart investors? In this episode, Rich Lennon breaks down the biggest housing affordability shifts being discussed for 2026, including 50-year mortgages, portable loans, and even no-credit financing. He explains what these changes really mean for everyday buyers, why some of them are dangerous, and how investors can position themselves to win as the market re...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 86: Why I Liquidated 100+ Rentals After Building a Real Estate Empire - Part 2
What do you do when the very thing you spent years building stops giving you the life you actually want? Most investors assume more doors equals more freedom, but sometimes it equals more stress, more risk, and more time away from the things that matter most. In this episode, Rich continues the raw and honest breakdown of why he walked away from a massive rental portfolio he spent years building. From the hidden stress of managing dozens of doors to the financial traps investors overlook, thi...
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1 month ago
47 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 85: Why I Liquidated 100+ Rentals After Building a Real Estate Empire - Part 1
Real estate success often appears chaotic, involving flipping houses, managing contractors, and juggling staff. What if there was a smarter way to scale without burning out? Rich did it with innovative systems, a remote team, and relentless problem-solving. Could his approach change how you build wealth? In this episode, the hosts talk with Rich about his path from nuclear engineering to real estate investing. He shares his early ventures, building a rental portfolio, flipping homes, and mana...
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1 month ago
43 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 84: Why Private Lenders Are Leaving Real Estate (And How to Keep Yours)
What happens when the people funding your deals start disappearing? Private money has fueled countless flips, rehabs, and real estate careers, but many lenders are stepping back, tightening up, or leaving the game altogether. In this episode, Rich breaks down why private lenders are pulling away, and more importantly, how you can keep access to capital others are losing. If you borrow money for deals, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss. You'll Learn How To: Build trust that makes...
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1 month ago
11 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 83: Why I Quit Flipping Houses and Started Lending Money Instead - Mike Hambright
Flipping houses can be exciting, but it’s also exhausting, time-consuming, and sometimes unpredictable. What if there were a way to keep building wealth in real estate without living in a constant hustle? Private lending offers that opportunity, allowing experienced investors to put their money to work, earn strong returns, and maintain control without managing every renovation or tenant. In this episode, Mike Hambright sits down with Rich Lennon to talk through why he transitioned from flipp...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 82: Five Red Flags That Saved My Client $200,000 (Before It Went to Zero)
Think a high-return deal is always a golden opportunity? Sometimes the numbers are so tempting that you want to jump in fast, especially when everyone around you seems excited. But underneath those promises and pressure, some clues reveal whether an investment is solid or headed for disaster. In this episode, Rich Lennon shares the five warning signs that helped his client avoid losing $200,000 in a deal that went completely to zero in just two months. He walks through how unrealistic return...
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1 month ago
10 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 81: The Hidden Math That Makes a 12% Loan Actually Cost 17.5%
Think a 12 percent loan really costs 12 percent? Think again. On paper, the numbers might look simple, but the way money moves tells a different story. The timing of payments, upfront points, and how interest is collected can quietly change your true rate of return or cost of borrowing. What happens when the math behind a 12 percent loan adds up to something much higher? In this episode, Rich Lennon breaks down the hidden rate loan structures and how timing, points, and payment collection can...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 80: Why 95% of Wealth Is Gone by the Third Generation (And How to Stop It)
Ever heard the saying, shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations? Sadly, it’s true, 95% of all wealth disappears by the third generation. The real reason? Most people spend their lives chasing wealth but never teach their kids how to build it, manage it, or respect it. In this episode, Rich Lennon shares the personal story behind The Lennon Bank, a simple system he created to teach his kids about earning, saving, investing, and responsibility. From peanut butter sandwiches to horse ra...
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2 months ago
12 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 79: The Market Shifts Every Private Lender Must Understand Today - Scott Brown
What happens when the lending game changes overnight? Do you adapt fast enough to protect your money or get swept up with everyone else? In this episode, Rich sits down with private lender and entrepreneur Scott Brown, who’s weathered multiple market cycles and built a thriving lending business from the ground up. From buying homes for $10,000 during the 2008 crash to structuring recession-proof loans today, Scott reveals how smart lenders survive, and even grow, when the economy shifts. Whet...
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2 months ago
44 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
Episode 78: Why Private Lenders Who Don't Understand Rehabs Lose Money - Brandon Lindsey.
Think you can fund a flip without understanding construction? Think again. Most private lenders lose money not because they picked the wrong borrower, but because they underestimated the rehab. When you don’t understand what goes into a renovation, it’s easy to get blindsided by blown budgets, bad contractors, and projects that drag on for months. In this episode, Rich Lennon sits down with Brandon Lindsey, founder of The Rehab Playbook, to break down what every private lender needs to know a...
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2 months ago
31 minutes

Growing the Money with Rich Lennon
What if the real goal wasn’t owning more properties, but getting your time back? In part two of this conversation, Rich Lennon gets real about what happens after you build a big rental and flipping business. The long hours. The stress. The moment you realize you’re asset-rich… but tired. Rich walks through how he went from grinding 60-hour workweeks flipping and managing rentals to spending just a few hours a week as a lender, and why that shift completely changed his life. This isn’t a hype-...