Hard money lending is one of the most misunderstood parts of real estate investing—but it plays a critical role in getting deals done.
In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage podcast, Alex Perny sits down with Will Harvey of Harvey Capital to break down how hard money actually works, who it’s for, and how lenders evaluate deals.
You’ll learn:
How hard money loans are structured Why lenders focus on the borrower, not just the deal The biggest mistakes real estate investors make How local market knowledge impacts lending decisions Why over-improving properties kills profitability
Hard money isn’t predatory—it’s a tool. And when used correctly, it can unlock deals that traditional financing can’t support.
If you want to understand how smart lenders protect their capital and how to think like one, this episode gives you the framework.
⏱ Chapters: 0:00 — Introduction & Why Hard Money Gets a Bad Rap 2:23 — Will's Background: From House Hacking to Hard Money 7:39 — How Will Found His Footing as a Lender 11:38 — The Accidental Business That Had Legs 16:52 — Why Local Market Knowledge Beats Everything 20:05 — The Petersburg Example: Why Not Every Deal Is Equal 24:53 — How Will Underwrites Loans: ARV, LTV & Character 29:11 — Why Will Always Meets Borrowers Face to Face 31:40 — Using AI to Improve Underwriting Decisions 36:58 — Loan Structure: Points, Rates & Flexible Terms 40:13 — The Flexibility of Private Lending vs. Traditional Financing 46:14 — What Will Looks for in a Borrower's Renovation Approach 55:18 — Where the Market Is Headed & Will's Future Plans
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