Hard Money Real Estate Investment Loans | Toby Potter #social333podcast #28

Hard Money Real Estate Investment Loans | Toby Potter #social333podcast #28 In this insightful episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley chats with Toby Potter , a real estate investor with deep knowledge of hard money lending , to unpack how alternative real estate financing actually works. 💸🏠 Toby opens up about the 2008 financial crash, his journey through rock-bottom recovery, and how he used creative funding solutions to rebuild and scale. Whether you’re a new investor or trying to fund your next flip, this episode breaks down the math, the mindset, and the real risks of hard money loans . ✅ What really happened during the 2008 crash ✅ How to navigate risk in today’s market ✅ The mindset behind walking away from bad deals ✅ Real-life property horror stories (and wins!) ✅ What holds most people back from investing ✅ And how to spot opportunities others miss 📺 Get ready for real talk about real estate—no fluff, just deals, mindset, and money. 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Toby Potter 03:00 – Surviving the 2008 Crash & Starting Over 05:00 – How the Market Looked After 2009 10:15 – Deal Mindset & Knowing When to Walk Away 14:00 – Lessons from Real Investors’ Mistakes 16:05 – Worst Deal vs. Best Deal 22:10 – What’s Holding People Back from Investing 24:30 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Toby 🔔 Subscribe for more unfiltered advice from real estate pros, investors, and entrepreneurs. 📣 Know someone scared to invest in real estate? Share this episode with them now.