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[Phil Shearcroft]

I have been a Real Estate investor for many years and I am interested in the idea of becoming a lender. Beyond my personal cash available to lend out I have wealthy investors who love the idea, but this is where my experience waivers. My experience with being a lender is limited to lease options and CFD's in the Midwest markets. Can anyone suggest a good place to start in order to properly build a business on private lending. Books, contacts, mentors, resources. Any help would be amazing and if you feel you are an expert in the industry I would very much appreciate you chiming in.

-Phillip Shearcroft 

[Marco Bario]

In the Southern CA market, there are two well established and reputable hard money lenders who come to mind.

One of them - The Norris Group - offers educational content and two good podcasts. 

If I were looking to become a hard money lender for instance, I'd fund at least a deal or two through groups like Norris or the other (Mor Financial) and pay close attention. If you're looking to fund other types of deals, the same strategy applies.