Episode 58: He Runs His Real Estate Business…While Hiding in a Bomb Shelter with Haim Palman

In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler sits down with Haim Palman, a seasoned real estate investor who manages his U.S.-based business from Israel. Haim shares his incredible story of running operations even while navigating the daily realities of war and seeking safety in bomb shelters.The two discuss Haim’s professional evolution from a kinesiologist and security director to a full-time real estate entrepreneur. Haim breaks down his transition through various strategies—rentals, wholesaling, and high-end flipping—before finding his "sweet spot" in private money lending. He provides a masterclass on how to transition from an operator to the "bank," prioritizing return on time and emotion to build a predictable, drama-free lifestyle.You’ll Learn How To:Pivot between real estate strategies by identifying when a model (like rentals or wholesaling) no longer serves your desired lifestyle or financial goals.Transition into private money lending with limited capital by utilizing "co-lending" strategies to fund larger deals and increase your ROI.Evaluate deals through three specific lenses: return on money, return on time, and "return on emotion" to reduce business-related stress.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:(03:03) Haim's journey from moving to the U.S. for education to starting a real estate career in San Francisco.(07:07) Why Haim decided to leave a stable career in security to pursue time freedom through real estate.(08:11) The evolution of a portfolio: Moving from California rentals to out-of-state investing and virtual wholesaling.(09:36) The "Independence Day" moment: Firing the boss and the challenges of scaling a high-volume wholesaling operation.(11:10) Shifting to the "Money Side": Why private money lending became the ultimate predictable cash flow model.(20:51) The mechanics of lending: Using co-lenders and points to double your money without needing millions in the bank.(26:00) Risk management in lending: Focusing on single-family homes, specific LTV ratios, and lender-friendly "red" markets.(29:08) The power of repeat borrowers: How to build a system where 95% of your business comes from established relationships.Who This Episode Is For:Real estate investors who feel like they have "created another job" for themselves and are looking for more passive, predictable income streams.Entrepreneurs interested in the mechanics of private money lending and how to act as the bank in real estate transactions.Why You Should Listen:If you are tired of the "headaches" of physical real estate—like the $1,700 water heater that kills four months of cash flow—this episode offers a roadmap to a more streamlined business. Haim Palman proves that with the right systems and network, you can run a highly profitable real estate engine from anywhere in the world, even under the most extreme circumstances.Connect with Haim Palman:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haimmpalman?igsh=N2RxbzR5OGxsZXAw Youtube: https://youtube.com/@hmamane59?si=MZIuiBLSG4Kyg_sN Connect with Marcus Crigler:Website: https://beccfo.com/LinkedIn: Marcus Crigler on LinkedInFacebook: Marcus Crigler on Facebook