I understand different people have different risk profiles.

Go to local meetups, search these forums for people that have mentioned that they do private lending and attend other RE events.

So thanks for contributing because you have helped more people than you know!  

., rentals, flips, or house hacking] and eager to build a portfolio that leads to financial freedom.Currently, I’m learning, networking, and analyzing deals to take my first steps.Questions for You:What’s the best advice for a beginner?

I am very cautious about stuff like this but if i find anything interesting or worthwhile considering I can let people know.

Generally people in precarious financial situations are chronic not a one-off.

Working with me can very much turn into a long term engagement for the right people.

Ton's of people with golden shackles of sub 3% rates, epic net shortage, skilled labor shortage, on and on. 

Great bunch of experienced and helpful people. 

Blankets and quilts people might dry but not wash in your machine (take them somewhere and think they are dry and have to throw them in again when they get home).