Send us a textIn Episode 21 of the Stephen Lee-Thomas Show, we talk multifamily real estate and private lending with Ruben Izgelov, who has scaled his portfolio to over $500 million in assets under management. Ruben shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings as an immigrant in Queens, NY, to co-founding two powerhouse firms: We Lend, a tech-driven private lending company, and States Capital, a $300 million private debt fund.Ruben takes us through his transformation from real estate flipper to institutional-grade lender. Discover why he made the leap into private lending, how he built a fund with zero losses on $700M deployed, and why private credit is one of the most scalable, time-efficient paths for investors seeking strong returns with minimal volatility.What You’ll Learn:Why Ruben transitioned from flipping homes to becoming a lenderThe advantages of private lending over active real estate ownershipHow to qualify for fast funding through We LendThe surprising long-term benefits of holding real estate during inflationEpisode Highlights:[00:00:00] – Introduction: Ruben’s journey from immigrant to investor[00:04:15] – The early days: door-knocking deals in Queens[00:12:22] – Flipping vs. lending: how Ruben found his wealth-building lane[00:18:45] – How We Lend funds deals and supports small operators[00:27:33] – Investment opportunities in the States Capital debt fundWays to Connect with Ruben Izgelov:Website: https://www.welendlc.comEmail: [email protected]: 917-815-1222Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/ruben_izgel/Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/welendllc/TikTok: @WeLendLLCLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubenizgelov/Visit www.skool.com/multfamilymasteryhub and fast-track your way to becoming a full-time real estate entrepreneur today!Connect with Us: Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/multifamilymasteryhub/about Website: https://www.stephenleethomas.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephenLeeThomasCapital/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenleethomas/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenleethomas/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StephenLee-ThomasCapital Support the Show: Enjoy our content? Share with your family and friends and anyone who will benefit with the insight we shared today. Leave us a review on your preferred platform to help us grow or any suggestion. Join Our Community: Become a part of our exclusive Skool community, Capital Raising Mastery Hub. Get valuable resources, engage in discussions, and receive support for real estate entrepreneurs. Join Now! We are live! Contact Us: For inquiries, guest appearances, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at [email protected].

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