First Trust Deeds as an Investment - Viable as a New REI?

[Gary Wong]

Hi Everyone, 

I'm new to BiggerPockets with my main financial experience coming from investing in the stock market over the last few years, however, I want to expand into real estate investments. I am planning on investing in First Trust Deeds through a company I was introduced to but I would like to do proper due diligence (what should I watch out for) and understand why a borrower would pay 7-9% through deeds investments. I appreciate your thoughts on this type of cash flow investment.

Thanks-