Just keep in mind that it's not all about rate and fees - there is a considerable knowledge and expertise component that should be considered as well.

All I have is a money market account and though I set up my schwab accounts and vanguard before we moved I never invested a single note into any yet because of my lacking knowledge.

The high prices of that market are outside my reach, at least with the knowledge I have now.

I have lived in Wisconsin and upstate New York in the past and have a decent amount of knowledge of those areas — but obviously need help.

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However, it seems extremely high risk as, to my knowledge, it is unsecured and only backed by a 'promise' to repay not any hard assets or relevant collateral.    

Don’t be afraid to use your knowledge and jump in and do that first deal.

I’m a lifelong learner and exactly doing what you have all suggested- reading, researching, attending meetups, plan to attend conferences etc so I can continue to grow and be knowledgeable in this industry.

But I look forward to the community, look forward to learning, and growing and making money , so pour on the knowledge folks , I'm all ears !!

I would say I have the experience, market knowledge and team to do this efficiently.