At MAREI, our goal has always been simple:
bring our members practical, real-world education that actually works in the market we’re in.
And if you’ve been paying attention, you already know this:
Private lending feels very different today than it did just a few years ago.
When properties sold quickly, rents climbed automatically, and appreciation covered mistakes, private lending often felt easy. Deals moved fast, assumptions went unchecked, and sloppy decisions still worked out more often than not.
That market is gone.
Today, properties take longer to sell. Rents aren’t rising the way they once did. Expenses are higher. And many lenders are discovering that deals that looked fine on paper aren’t performing the way they expected in real life.
That’s exactly why we’re hosting an all-day Online Masterclass on Private Lending.
Why Private Lending Requires a Different Approach Right Now
In a slower, flatter, less-forgiving market, private lending isn’t about chasing yield or competing on rates.
It’s about:
Understanding risk realistically
Structuring loans to protect capital
Evaluating properties and borrowers with discipline
And knowing how to respond when loans don’t perform as planned
This workshop is designed to help both current and aspiring private lenders make smarter decisions — before wiring money, not after problems show up.
Who is Goodwin Yee and What is He Teaching
Goodwin is not a guru, he is an active private lender who trained with some of the most experienced lenders in the country and then spent the last seven years applying those lessons in real-world deals. His background includes decades in professional systems-driven environments, and his approach to lending reflects that mindset: clear process, realistic evaluation, and repeatable decision-making.
He will be sharing in a packed working session:
How today’s flatter market changes private-lending risk — and what to do about it
The fundamentals of safer private lending in 2026
How to evaluate properties realistically instead of optimistically
How to vet borrowers using judgment and experience — not assumptions
The #1 mistake lenders make on repair loans that can cause them to lose their capital
What paperwork must be in place before funds are wired
Insurance protections every private lender should require
Early warning signs that a loan is heading toward trouble
Practical strategies for handling slow-paying or distressed loans
Loan terms that protect lenders in today’s market — not theoretical returns
How to build a repeatable, risk-aware private-lending system
A 90-day plan to review, clean up, and strengthen your existing lending portfolio
who Should Attend
This workshop is appropriate whether:
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You’re new to private lending and want to start the right way, or
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You already have money out in the field and want to reduce risk and improve structure
If you value straightforward education without hype, this class was built for you.
Click below to get all the details and register for this virtual class being taught on Saturday January 24th from 8 am to 3pm central time. This is a nationwide class packed with 100s of students learning and connecting on Zoom.