Multifamily Investors Network of Massachusetts

Name: Hard Money Lending: How Private Investors Earn Income Backed by Real Estate
Start: 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-01-22T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Paradigm Energy Services Building

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Newton Center, MA, US

2,754 members · Public group

What we’re about

Passive income doesn't just happen. It takes a lot of up front effort including learning, networking, building a team, etc.
It's nearly impossible to be successful if you don't surround yourself with other successful people. Start building your team because your business absolutely depends on it!
So let's get together for some real estate networking! Right now we host meetups in Newton every month.
This is not your typical investor meetup. There are no pitches and no "Learn how to get RICH flipping houses" gimmicks. In fact, we won't talk about house flipping at all because it isn't "passive income."
We're focused on investing for passive income which can be from multifamily, storage units, office/retail, etc. If you're interested in the power of real estate to create steady, long-term cash-flow for you and your family, then come join us!
This group is for investors and the related fields. This may be a good group for you if:
• You're an investor looking to grow your network

• You're a passive investor looking for deal sponsors

• You're in a related field (insurance, lending, etc)

• You have no experience at all and just looking to learn
We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

Featured event

Hard Money Lending: How Private Investors Earn Income Backed by Real Estate

Wed, Jan 21 · 7:00 PM EST

Paradigm Energy Services Building, 164 School Street, Somerville, MA, US

Most investors think real estate means owning property. But some of the most disciplined investors earn income by funding the deals instead.

In this educational session, you’ll learn how hard money lending works, why real estate operators rely on private capital, and how lenders think about risk, collateral, and deal structure. We’ll break down the mechanics in plain English and explain where this strategy fits within a diversified investment approach.

We’ll also cover how investors can participate in real estate-backed lending using self-directed IRAs and other retirement accounts, and why some investors explore this approach as part of a long-term income and diversification strategy.

You’ll see how our team evaluates and manages real estate loans so you can understand what professional execution looks like in practice.
If you’ve ever been curious about private lending, retirement-friendly income strategies, or alternatives beyond the stock market, this session will give you clarity and a practical framework to evaluate whether it’s worth exploring further.

There will be ample time for informal networking with both new and experienced investors and real estate vendors. This is an opportunity to come together in a relaxed setting to grow our connections and to add value to each other.

Date: Wednesday, December 17th @ 6:45pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Paradigm Energy Services building, 164 SCHOOL ST, Somerville, MA 02145.
Food: Apps and drinks, compliments of Paradigm (while supplies last!).

If taking public Transit: The venue is next to the Gilman Square stop on the Green line in Somerville
Parking: Street parking is available on Medford Street. Please allocate a few extra minutes to find parking.