Become a Private Money Lender
How sophisticated investors deploy capital as private money lenders on Chicago real estate. 8-13% yields with first-position security on real assets.
The other side of the hard money market: sophisticated capital holders deploying as lenders rather than borrowers. Chicago has a deep private lending ecosystem, with active deal flow across direct trust deed lending, pool-based trust deed funds, IRA-based lending, and note investing. Yields run 8-13% on first-position secured loans against Chicago real estate.
Trust Deed Investing in Chicago
How accredited investors deploy capital as first-position trust-deed lenders on Chicago real estate. Yields, risks, and structures.
Real Estate Lending With Your IRA
How self-directed IRAs lend on real estate — custodian selection, prohibited transaction rules, mechanics of IRA-funded trust deed investing.
Note Investing in Chicago Real Estate
How to buy and hold real estate notes secured by Chicago property — performing vs. non-performing notes, sourcing, due diligence, returns.
Illinois Private Lending Rules and Regulations
Illinois-specific rules for private money and trust deed lenders — usury caps, foreclosure mechanics, licensing requirements, and compliance considerations.
First-Position Private Lending Explained
What first-position lien position means for private real estate lenders, why it matters, and how to ensure your lien is truly first.
Chicago Private Lending Yields and Returns
What yields private lenders actually earn on Chicago real estate loans — by loan type, position, and structure. Risk-adjusted returns and benchmarks.
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