Gold & Silver Preserve Wealth, But They Don’t Produce It
Gold & Silver Are Popular Again — Here’s Why When uncertainty rises, investors naturally look for safety. Inflation headlines. Market volatility. Geopolitical tension. Debt concerns. It’s no surprise that gold and silver prices have climbed, as investors seek assets that preserve purchasing power and hedge against systemic risk. Gold and silver have served that purpose for centuries. […]
Security Matters Most: How Private Lenders Protect Their Capital
Security Matters Most: How Private Lenders Protect Their Capital If you’re a private lender or considering becoming one there’s a single question that should come before interest rates, returns, or deal projections: How is my investment secured? It’s the first question I ask anytime I evaluate a deal as a lender myself. Because while returns […]
Why Smart Investors Fall in Love with Private Lending (Without Losing Sleep)
When most people think about real estate investing, they picture owning rentals or flipping houses. Very few realize there’s another lane where you don’t swing a hammer, you don’t manage tenants, and in many cases, you never even see the property. That lane is private lending. In this Private Lender Interview Series, I sit down […]
Navigating Instability in a Shaky Market
Every time the stock market takes another sharp dip, the headlines scream uncertainty… Investors panic… And the average person starts wondering if their financial future is built on quicksand. Here’s the truth: Market instability isn’t new. But the way you navigate it determines whether you come out stronger or shaken. Right now, we’re seeing […]
Private Lender Interview Series: Kathleen’s Journey as a Private Lender
At Houston Capital Group, we highlight real stories from everyday investors who’ve taken control of their financial future by becoming the bank. In this interview, Brant Phillips sits down with Kathleen, a private lender who transitioned from a stagnant IRA in the stock market to earning secure, predictable returns through real estate backed private lending. […]
Wall Street vs. Private Mortgage Lending: The 10-Year Showdown
📉 The Market Crashed. And you Slept Fine…That’s the Power of Private Lending Let’s say you’ve got $100,000 sitting in your account and you want to put it to work. You’ve basically got two choices: Option 1: Hand it over to Wall Street, cross your fingers, and hope your financial advisor’s “diversified portfolio” […]
Analyzing Borrowers: Why the Person Behind the Deal Matters
Analyzing Borrowers: Why the Person Behind the Deal Matters “As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.” – Andrew Carnegie Private lending is often described as asset-based—and while the property matters, seasoned lenders know the borrower is just as important as the collateral. A good deal with […]
🎙 Private Lender Interview Series: Vivian’s Story — “It Just Works”
🎙️ Private Lender Interview Series: Vivian’s Story — “It Just Works” Brant Phillips:Welcome to another installment of the Private Lender Interview Series! I’m honored today to be joined by Vivian. Vivian, how are you doing today? Vivian:I’m doing great. Thank you for having me 💠 How It All Began Brant:So let’s dive right in. You’re […]
Private Lender Interview Series – Dennis
Private Lender Interview Series – Dennis Brant: Hey everyone—thanks for taking the time to watch this. I’ve got one of my private lenders here, Dennis, who was willing to share his experience as a private mortgage lender. Dennis, thanks for taking a little time today to talk about your journey. Dennis: Not a problem at […]
Texas Rents Under $1,000 Are Disappearing — What This Means for Investors
Texas Rents Under $1,000 Are Disappearing — What This Means for Investors A new report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) highlights what many of us already see on the ground: affordable rental housing is vanishing at an alarming pace. Over the past decade, the number of rental units priced under $1,000 […]