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The Hard Money Playbook: How to Build Wealth with Compound Interest and Passive Investing

February 15, 2025

Albert Einstein famously called compound interest the eighth wonder of the world—“He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.” And he was right. The ability to reinvest earnings and let them grow exponentially is one of the most powerful wealth-building strategies available to investors.

At 890 Capital, we’ve built our investment model around consistent, passive income backed by real estate—and now, we’re taking it a step further.

What is Hard Money Lending?

Before diving into compound growth, let’s talk about the foundation: hard money lending.

At its core, hard money lending is a way for real estate investors to quickly access capital to fund deals that traditional banks are too slow or rigid to finance. Instead of going through months of underwriting with a bank, investors turn to private lenders like 890 Capital to get deals done fast.

For our investors, this presents a unique opportunity:
✅ Passive, predictable income (with no active management)
✅ Real estate-backed security (tangible assets protecting your investment)
✅ Higher returns than traditional savings or bond investments

Now, with the power of compound interest, those returns can grow even faster.

Introducing the 890 Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Starting in 2025, 890 Capital now offers investors the ability to reinvest their earnings and let them compound via the 890 Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP).

Here’s how it works:
– Instead of taking your interest payments as cash, you can reinvest them into the fund
– Your returns now generate additional returns—without adding more capital
– Over time, your investment grows exponentially, not linearly

This is an especially powerful strategy for Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) investors who want to maximize tax-advantaged compounding growth. By rolling returns back into your investment, you preserve capital, avoid unnecessary taxation, and allow wealth to accelerate over time.

The Power of Compounding in Action

Let’s break it down with an example:

Scenario 1: Taking Interest as Cash
• You invest $100,000 in a hard money fund earning 10% annually
• You collect $10,000 per year in interest payments
• After 10 years, you’ve earned $100,000 in interest, but your principal stays the same

Scenario 2: Reinvesting with the 890 DRIP
• You invest $100,000 in a hard money fund earning 10% annually
• Instead of withdrawing interest, you reinvest it
• After 10 years, your principal account grows to $259,000+ (without adding a single extra dollar!)

This is the magic of compounding—your money works for you, rather than sitting idle.

Why Compound Interest is a Game Changer for Passive Investors

For investors seeking tax-advantaged, passive income growth, compounding is a critical strategy for building and preserving wealth over the long term. Here’s why:

✅ No Additional Capital Required – Your investment grows on its own without needing more contributions.
✅ Exponential Growth – Your reinvested earnings generate additional earnings, creating a snowball effect.
✅ Tax Efficiency – For SDIRA investors, reinvested returns stay tax-deferred or tax-free, depending on your structure.
✅ Real Estate-Backed Security – Unlike speculative investments, your capital is backed by tangible assets with a strong risk-mitigation strategy.

With the 890 DRIP, your investment continues growing effortlessly, allowing you to build wealth without the stress of actively managing deals.

Small Decisions Today → Exponential Results Tomorrow

The ability to reinvest and compound returns is a fundamental wealth-building strategy used by the world’s most successful investors. Now, with 890 Capital, you have that opportunity.

If you’d like to explore how compounding your returns with 890 Capital can fit into your investment portfolio, we’d love to discuss your goals.

Reach out today to learn more about the 890 Dividend Reinvestment Plan and how we can help you maximize your passive income and long-term wealth.

Small decisions today lead to exponential results tomorrow—let your capital do the work for you!

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