For financing, I hope to use a private lender I know through my local real estate investment club.

As someone who works with a private lender catering to many real estate investors, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of thorough market research in achieving success.The potential for investment properties can vary significantly between markets, depending on your investment strategy.

Have you ever needed quick funding for a real estate deal? How did you secure it?

That's evident in the number of "private" email messages that I've received regarding this very thread.And I'm also not interested in how I'm coming across to anyone here - it's your friend here who is here for the favor.  

Private money loan?

(Instead of complicated private money or hard lenders)

Hello Jeff,1st run and hide when you hear the word Reit's, those are flaming dumpster fire's, and are going up in smoke.When you are buying land either at auction or at a private sale you need to understand what you can do with the land currently, and what can be done in the future.Basic land questions:1.

They're often marketed privately to clients/investors through agents' networks.

I am ready to refinance one of my rentals to pay off the private lender loan I used to purchase it. ($85k) The ONLY thing preventing the loans from being accepted is the square footage of the house. (500 sf) Everything else about the house passes with flying colors!

If you want to brush up on PML, I suggest you check out my book Lend to Live: Earn Hassle-free, Passive Income in Real Estate with Private Money Lending available on the BiggerPockets book store.