New to Obtaining Private Lending in El Paso, Texas

[Samuel Gutierrez]

After reaching out to my inner circle of family and friends, I've already received interest from numerous people potentially willing to be my private money lenders. I've never done this before and after reading some related BP posts, I still do not know what the best answer is. Do I have to go to an attorney? Can I go straight to the title company? Any book suggestions? I appreciate any guidance or advice on this, thank you!

-Sam