How does hard money lending work?

[Peggy Ann Thrower]

I am working on acquiring my first flip.  I found a good deal if I can get it.   Now I am working on the money.  I thought the money was based on the property not you.  How do you get a money lender to do business with you when they are helping and supervising the deal.  I don't have a problem with the helping or supervising, I need it.  But how do you get started?  I am frustrated and stressed! I am so close.