Entrepreneurs on Fire How Saurabh Shah is Empowering Private Real Estate Loans For Investment Properties: An EOFire Classic from 2022
Nov 9, 2025
Saurabh Shah, co-founder of InstaLend and a seasoned expert in real estate transactions, discusses the importance of launching with minimal viable products and evolving based on feedback. He highlights common pitfalls like under-budgeting for rehab projects, urging a 10% contingency fund. Shah also explains InstaLend's democratizing mission in private lending, showcasing innovative loan programs that cater to real estate investors. The episode wraps up with actionable insights for aspiring investors on leveraging InstaLend's services.
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Launch Before Perfect
- Do launch with a basic prototype instead of waiting for perfection.
- Iterate from customer feedback to improve the product over time.
Private Capital Bridges Market Gaps
- InstaLend fills a gap by offering institutional private capital for real estate investors.
- They positioned the company after scaling their own flipping operations and seeing market gaps.
Use No-Doc Loans To Close Fast
- Use no-doc private loans to move quickly: expect appraisals, not personal tax docs.
- Prepare for 12–15 day closings and interest-only 12-month rehab loans financing purchase and rehab.