Episode 100: The BRRRR Method Died – Here’s What Smart Private Lenders Are Doing Instead -Part 1

What if the strategy that helped you build wealth is now the thing quietly holding you back? For years, the BRRRR method was the go-to playbook. Buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat. It worked. However, today’s market appears quite different. Higher rates, tighter deals, and thinner margins have changed the math, even for experienced investors.In this episode, Rich Lennon joins the show to talk honestly about why BRRRR doesn’t work the way it used to, and what smart investors are doing instead. Rich shares his personal shift away from owning and managing rentals and into private lending, not because he failed, but because the game changed.You’ll Learn How To:Spot when a once-great strategy has run its courseUnderstand why higher interest rates broke the BRRRR mathSee how private lending fits into today’s marketReduce stress while still earning strong returnsThink like a capital allocator, not just a property ownerWho This Episode Is For:BRRRR investors are feeling squeezed by today’s marketLandlords are tired of rehabs, tenants, and surprisesInvestors sitting on equity are unsure what to do nextAnyone open to smarter, simpler ways to grow wealthWhy You Should Listen:Most investors keep running the same play long after the rules have changed. This episode helps you zoom out, rethink your approach, and understand why many experienced investors are shifting away from ownership and toward lending. It’s a practical, grounded look at what’s actually working right now.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:[00:00] Why BRRRR worked so well for so long[03:30] How rising rates quietly changed the strategy[07:00] The hidden risks most BRRRR investors overlook[11:00] Rich’s personal turning point with rentals[15:30] Why private lending started to make more sense[19:30] Comparing ownership stress vs lending simplicity[23:00] What smart investors are prioritizing today[26:00] How to start thinking differently about your next moveFollow Rich Lennon here:Website: https://richlennon.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.lennon.121Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richlennon92/