I know you're going to say, "But I'm a CPA!"

Let me know if I can help more in any way and best of luck.

Not knowing the full story will only give us responses from generalities. 

I would never fund a newbie .. and if I am doing something like this for myself out of my home market that I know very well.. instead of paying for a guru course..

Raising Capital – Acquiring Assets – Executing EffectivelyWhat I like about raising capital is you have to know about all aspects of the business.

In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.

Everything you need to learn/know is available online for free.

Hey @Spencer Cuello, so you will find most of us aren't fans of arbitrage.I see you listed NYC so you know that you can't do a STR in the city unless you live there.IE: You need to be onsite, living in the same unit you are going to rent.As per usual...

Keep in mind, you should have already had a conversation with the hard money Lender to know their terms and process, and be ready to perform. 

Did they know they were lying to you?