How could I lend money?

[Shannon X.]

I'm interested in learning on how to take the steps into lending money and being paid back the money with interest. How would I go about this? I kind of want to become a private lender to others rather it be for real estate or other situations. Would I come up with some sort of contract with my lawyer and find people that need money? and how would I get paid back? I pretty much need a starting/learning point.

Thanks