newbie q - how to become a private lender

[Demjan Van Der Kach]

Hello there,

It was on my mind for a while to become hard money/private money lender. I am interested to learn this business and would appreciate greatly initial guidance. In a perfect world I would like to partner up with a mentor. However, before committing to "10,000 hours of learning/practicing the business" while having a full time job I want to make a very balanced educated decision. My ultimate interests: financing the real estate deals: residential and commercial, note investing. 

Thanks in advance.