At MAREI, we’re committed to bringing our members practical, real-world education—the kind that protects capital, prevents costly mistakes, and works in the market we’re actually in.

And let’s be honest: private lending feels more complicated right now.

Private lending seemed easy when properties sold quickly, rents rose automatically, and mistakes were masked by appreciation. That market is gone. Today, houses take longer to sell, expenses keep rising, and lenders are discovering that deals that “worked on paper” aren’t always working in real life.

That’s exactly why we’re hosting this all-day Private Lending Masterclass.

This workshop is designed to help current and aspiring private lenders make clear, disciplined, and profitable decisions in a slower, flatter, and less forgiving market.

About the Instructor

Goodwin Yee isn’t a guru. He’s an active private lender who trained with some of the most experienced lenders in the country and then spent the last seven years applying those lessons in real-world deals. His focus is practical execution, risk management, and repeatable systems—not theory or hype.

What You’ll Learn

In this masterclass, Goodwin will cover:

• How today’s flatter market changes private-lending risk—and how to adjust

• The fundamentals of safer private lending in 2026

• How to evaluate properties realistically, not optimistically

• How to vet borrowers using experience and judgment—not assumptions

• The #1 mistake lenders make on repair loans (and how to avoid losing that money)

• What paperwork must be in place before you wire funds

• Insurance protections every private lender should require

• Early warning signs that a loan is heading toward trouble

• Practical options for handling slow-paying or distressed loans

• Loan terms that protect lenders now—not theoretical returns

• How to build a repeatable, risk-aware private-lending system

• A 90-day plan to review, clean up, and strengthen your existing lending portfolio

Who Should Attend

This workshop is open to members and non-members and is appropriate whether:

• You’re new to private lending and want to start correctly, or

• You already have money out in the field and want to reduce risk

If you appreciate straightforward education without hype, this class is for you.

Pricing & Registration

• Members: $47

• Non-Members: $97

• (Pricing valid through January 22)

• After January 22: $97 (members) / $127 (non-members)

• Express Success Members attend at no cost (registration required)

Not a member? You can join MAREI for as little as $25/month and immediately access member pricing, plus our full calendar of meetings and workshops at MAREI.org/Membership.

Recording Included

Yes — the workshop will be recorded. All registered attendees will receive access to the recording for their permanent real estate education library.

Our Promise

As always, if you’re not satisfied with what you learn, we’ll refund your tuition.

Register below to secure your spot and learn how to do private lending the right way in today’s market.