Potential Partners or Hard Money?

[Dorian Jones]

I am slowly getting back on the REI train. It's been about a year or so and I have been weighing all possible options. I would love to partner with investors in other markets on flips if possible just to build a little more cash. I am in Los Angeles, but looking at other markets with lower entry points. I love Detroit, but I am open to different markets as well.

Worst case is if I do it myself, I may go with Hard Money lenders for my first few deals. I know it can be more expensive, and I am ok with that. What are your thoughts and experience with hard money lenders? Are there any particular ones you'd recommend?