Eddie Wilson Founder of AAPL & Leader in Private Lending - #271

In this special episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, we sit down with a true industry titan—Eddie Wilson, founder of the American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) and an accomplished entrepreneur who has bought and sold nearly 100 companies.

Eddie shares how he got started in private lending, why he believed in the power of private capital during the 2008 housing crash, and how AAPL was formed to bring legitimacy, community, and representation to this growing industry. From navigating Wall Street interest to representing lenders on Capitol Hill, Eddie unpacks the evolution of private lending and where it’s heading.

📌 Topics covered

✅ How he’s acquiring Class A multifamily properties at $0.80 on the dollar

✅ Lessons from flipping 9 hotels and hundreds of houses

✅ The real reason syndications are failing—and where he’s finding opportunity

✅ How he uses community building to fuel business acquisition

✅ Why portfolio loans can unlock dead equity

✅ His “Empire Operating System” to manage 27+ companies

✅ The philanthropic mission that drives it all If you're in private lending, real estate investing, or looking to scale your business, this episode is packed with insight you won’t want to miss.

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