12–14% Returns Backed by Real Estate? Inside the Private Lending Strategy the Banks Won’t Touch What if you could generate double-digit returns backed by real assets without the headaches of actually owning property? In this episode my fascinating guest is Harley Green and we break down the private lending model that’s quietly creating consistent cash flow for investors while solving real problems in the housing market.

From funding fix-and-flip projects to building a portfolio of short-term, high-yield loans, this conversation explores how conservative underwriting, strong risk management, and smart deal structuring can protect capital while delivering steady returns. Just as importantly you’ll discover how this strategy supports local communities and improves housing supply, plus it also creates opportunities for both investors and borrowers often overlooked by traditional banks.

What You’ll Learn:

• How private lending generates 12–14% returns backed by real estate

• Why short-term fix-and-flip loans create consistent cash flow • The importance of low loan-to-value ratios and borrower accountability

• How zero-default strategies and legal protections safeguard investors

• Why speed and flexibility give private lenders an edge over banks

• How this model improves communities and expands access to housing

• Key due diligence steps every investor must understand before starting

Links

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Guest Bio:

Harley Green is the CEO of InvestAway and Workergenix. A former computer engineer and active real estate investor, he transitioned from flipping houses and BRRRR projects into private lending, where he now helps investors deploy capital into short-term, real estate-backed loans. He also helps business owners reclaim 15–30 hours per week through AI-powered executive assistants. Harley is a father of three and full-time international traveler, running his businesses remotely while helping others build income and freedom through smarter investing and leverage.

Guest links:

https://www.investaway.co/

https://www.facebook.com/workergenix/

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https://www.youtube.com/@workergenix

https://www.linkedin.com/company/workergenix

Most people are focused on growing their money, but what if the real game is protecting it? In this episode my guest is Gordon Phillips; a veteran currency trader, financial analyst, author, educator, public speaker, futurist and consultant. Together we break down why chasing high returns could actually be the fastest way to lose everything and how a risk-first mindset can completely change your financial future.

From inflation quietly eroding your purchasing power to the deeper vulnerabilities inside the financial system, this conversation challenges conventional thinking. You’ll learn why diversification, personal responsibility, and education are the real foundations of long-term wealth and how to position yourself to stay secure no matter what happens next.

What You’ll Learn:

•⁠ ⁠Why protecting capital matters more than chasing returns

•⁠ ⁠How inflation silently destroys your wealth over time

•⁠ ⁠The risks of relying solely on traditional financial systems

•⁠ ⁠Smart ways to diversify beyond stocks and cash

•⁠ ⁠Why personal responsibility and health impact financial security

•⁠ ⁠How education gives you control over your financial future

Links

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therodneybullshow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Learn more about the show and upcoming episodes

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodneybullshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Clips, updates, and behind-the-scenes

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GUEST LINKS:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpsolutionsconsulting/

Gordon Phillips is a veteran currency trader, financial analyst, author, educator, public speaker, futurist and consultant. ​ He brings a lifetime of experience in assisting families to avoid stock market crashes, to protect nest eggs against the ravages of inflation with hard assets, and to secure homesteads against foreclosure due to litigation and medical emergencies.​ A leading figure in the constitutional revival movement of the 1990s and an omnivorous reader, Gordon's lifetime consumption of nearly 5,000 books including the 9,000-page Internal Revenue Code and all Supreme Court decisions through the administration of Bill Clinton made it clear to him that America had gone off the rails. An accomplished musician and former home schooling dad, he resides in southern New Hampshire where the license plate still reads, "Live Free Or Die.

In this episode of The Rodney Bull Show, Rodney sits down with Leo Young to reveal a powerful but overlooked path to building wealth through real estate—manufactured housing communities. Leo shares his journey from high-pressure corporate roles to founding Cornell Communities, explaining why affordable housing delivers strong, consistent cash flow and remains in high demand even during economic downturns.

They break down why supply constraints make these assets so valuable, how investors can access deals with lower entry points, and the realities of scaling a real estate portfolio. The conversation also explores the challenges of affordable housing, the importance of education and delegation, and why long-term, system-driven investing beats chasing quick wins. If you’re looking for a smarter, more sustainable way to build passive income, this episode delivers a clear roadmap.

Links

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therodneybullshow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Learn more about the show and upcoming episodes

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GUEST LINKS:

https://podcasts.apple.com/th/podcast/the-journey-w-leo-young/id1770662704

https://www.instagram.com/leoyoungrealestate

https://www.youtube.com/@LeoYoungRealEstate

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-young

https://www.leoyoungrealestate.com/

https://www.facebook.com/leoyoungre