How Ruben Izgelov Built a $700M Private Lending Empire in Real Estate | Ruben Izgelov
In this powerhouse episode, Matty A is joined by Ruben Izgelov, co-founder of WeLend, a national private lending firm that has originated over $700 million in loans. Ruben shares how
he went from a humble immigrant upbringing to building one of the most respected and secure lending platforms in the country.
He breaks down the real difference between investing and lending, how his fund has never lost investor capital, and what every real estate operator needs to know about current market risks, political headwinds, and construction cost challenges.
What You’ll Learn:
Why Ruben shifted from…
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