#90. Will Harvey—Why Action Beats Overthinking in Real Estate

In this episode of the Income Flip Podcast, Will Harvey shares his 10-year journey through real estate, starting with house hacking and small rental properties before realizing he didn’t enjoy being a landlord. After experimenting with multiple strategies—including flipping houses, multifamily syndications, and passive investing—he discovered his strengths on the finance side of the business. Will explains how he transitioned into hard money lending almost by accident, initially deploying idle capital into loans and then recognizing its potential as a scalable business. He dives into why lending fits his skill set, the benefits of fund structures for diversification, and how trial and error ultimately helped him find his niche. The conversation highlights a key lesson for investors: success in real estate often comes from trying different paths until you identify the one that aligns with your strengths, interests, and long-term goals.

Will began his real estate career in 2015 as an award-winning residential loan officer at a national lender. Transitioning to direct investment, he founded his first real estate company in 2019 after building a personal portfolio of houses, rapidly gaining a comprehensive understanding of private syndications as both a limited and general partner.

This diverse, hands-on experience has been instrumental in his current role, where he adeptly manages multiple funds. Will's unwavering commitment to shared success is underscored by his practice of personally investing alongside all partners in every venture.

Will and his wife, Sarah, are based in the Richmond area and have two young boys. Will is a devoted Christ follower and is committed to using the resources he's been blessed with to make Him known throughout the world.

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#90. Will Harvey—Why Action Beats Overthinking in Real Estate

In this episode of the Income Flip Podcast, Will Harvey shares his 10-year journey through real estate, starting with house hacking and small rental properties before realizing he didn’t enjoy being a landlord. After experimenting with multiple strategies—including flipping houses, multifamily syndications, and passive investing—he discovered his strengths on the finance side of the business. Will explains how he transitioned into hard money lending almost by accident, initially deploying idle capital into loans and then recognizing its potential as a scalable business. He dives into why lending fits his skill set, the benefits of fund structures for diversification, and how trial and error ultimately helped him find his niche. The conversation highlights a key lesson for investors: success in real estate often comes from trying different paths until you identify the one that aligns with your strengths, interests, and long-term goals.

#89. Eddie Speed—40 Years in Real Estate: How Inflation Kills Rentals

In this episode of the Income Flip Podcast, Eddie Speed shares his 40-year journey from a young cowboy with no real estate background to becoming one of the leading experts in note investing. He explains how he stumbled into the business by learning from a mentor who transitioned from owning rental properties to buying notes due to inflation eroding cash flow. Eddie breaks down the fundamental difference between being a landlord and being the bank, emphasizing the power of getting paid first rather than dealing with the ongoing challenges of property ownership. He also highlights why today’s economic environment—marked by rising costs and compressed rental returns—makes notes more attractive than ever, offering investors a more predictable, passive income stream. Throughout the conversation, he underscores the importance of being coachable, solving real problems for others, and leveraging simple but powerful financial principles to build long-term wealth.