Author

Beth Johnson

Beth is a private money lender, landlord, real estate investor, and soon-to-be published author on BiggerPockets. Her and Alexandria Breshears’ introductory book on private lending titled, “Lend to Live: Earn Hassle-Free Passive Income in Real Estate with Private Money Lending” comes out July 2022 and will teach you step-by-step how to find and fund your own lending opportunities to create passive cash flow.

Beth and her husband own a private money lending business, Flynn Family Lending, specializing in creative financing and whole trust deed investing opportunities in Washington state. They are also seasoned real estate investors with experience in flipping and value-add buy and holds for the past 20+ years.

On the borrowing side of the house at Flynn Family, they offer borrowers 1st and 2nd lien position loans and can cross-collateralize properties for extra buying power. As a private money “matchmaker”, Flynn Family Lending offers their capital partners a passive form of income through private lending investments secured by real estate and help you every step of the way from loan origination to final principal payoff.

Private Money 3 min read

Nov 27, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Beth Johnson

Private Lending or Landlording: What Makes More Sense Right Now?

With interest rates as high as they are, is now the time to enter the market as a private lender? Here's what you need to know.

REITs & Passive Investing 4 min read

Oct 26, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Beth Johnson

The Advantages of Being a Private Money Lender in Today’s Real Estate Market

With today's high interest rates, this form of passive investing may currently offer the best ROI.

REITs & Passive Investing 5 min read

Sep 25, 2023Sep 25, 2023 Beth Johnson

Private Debt Funds are Attractive Right Now—But You Must Ask These Questions First

Private debt funds can be a great way to diversify, reduce risk, and earn passive income, but it's critical that you ask these essential questions first.

BiggerPockets Daily 5 min read

Dec 01, 2022Feb 24, 2024 Beth Johnson

Lenders Are Feeling The Correction Too—Can You Still Get Your Deals Funded?

It’s pretty safe to say we’re amidst a market correction. While some may challenge whether or not we’re in a true recession yet, the fact remains that the real estate…

Private Money 6 min read

Nov 01, 2022Feb 14, 2024 Beth Johnson

Do You Know Where Your Money Is Coming From? Navigating Today’s Lending Market

There is no doubt that the real estate market has been a wild ride since the pandemic changed the normal course of our lives over two years ago. Lending did…

BiggerPockets Daily 4 min read

Aug 16, 2022Feb 17, 2024 Beth Johnson

Loans Gone Wild: Turning a Private Loan Into a Profitable Flip After Foreclosure

I’m sure you’ve heard the nightmares of borrowers defaulting on their loans and everything going as bad as possible. Every lender fears the defaulted loan scenario because we’ve been trained…

Private Money 6 min read

Jul 15, 2022Feb 13, 2024 Beth Johnson

Private Money Lending: What Investors Need to Know

Private money lending is an alternative to active real estate investing that requires more hands-on involvement—and the potential return on investment (ROI) can be exceptional.