All the private options are in the high 9's or 10's and a bridge loan is too short. 

They seem more interested in making money for themselves and their contractors than in making money for you.Here are some issues highlighted with them:1) Communication: - Communication becomes extremely slow after signing up with them.

I'm new to BP and trying to build a team as I dive into more frequent and long-term profitable REI.I've been doing SFH rentals over the last 15-18 years, but it's all been very traditionally financed (ho hum, 30 yr fixed) and as such has limited my ability to invest more frequently, and grow a portfolio.I'm here to learn how to use more creative financing strategies (private money lending, Sub-to, seller financing) to acquire 2-3 units (duplexes, tri) and 5+ multifamily properties. 

Quote from @Anthony King: Are there any rules/regulations regarding private lending from family members?

Hi @Cash WhiteI'll send you a private message.

"Additional Insured" on Insurance Policy to Property as CollateralHow specifically should a private lender be mentioned on the owner's insurance policy to a property used as collateral to a loan.

Currently lower income, but lots of development going on here public and private

I think it will be a big year for you if your properties were not affected since you will be offered a higher rental rate through private insurance housing.

I have never worked with private money lenders or hard money lenders, and would love some guidance on where to start, who to reach out to, etc.

A “sort of” competitor of mine who ran a small private lending fund was always operating in a fiduciary way vis a vi his investor’s capital.