This could be an individual person willing to give you money, or a private bank, or an organization or business of some sort.The long answer is much longer and if you're interested in diving into the topic here's a few resources I can recommend:These are two great books (also available as audio books and e-books) that go over the fundamentals of what private lending are, what it means to raise capital, how to find deals to buy with private capital, and a lot more.

I currently reside in Stamford, and also looking to connect with like minded individuals in our area to learn, grow, and potentially work with on future deals.

This is why I think the best reward for a referral is the promise that you will take care of the client and send them right back to the realtor for all future deals.  

Travel nurses on furnished finder are wanting to pay way less. your dealing with individuals. who want to pocket as much money as possible and rightly so.The goal with MTR is to connect to companies who pay for the nurses and also set up the housing for the nurses (the companies pay more) than the individual nurses want to. 

Cost Segregation is a commonly used strategic tax planning tool that allows companies and individuals who have constructed, purchased, expanded or remodeled any kind of real estate to increase cash flow by accelerating depreciation deductions which can defer state and federal income taxes and increase cash flow.When a property is purchased, not only does it include a building structure, but it also includes all its interior and exterior components.

I'd say first identify a strategy, choose a market that aligns with it and establish your Core 4 Real Estate Team.The main challenge I observed is that individuals often lack a clear end goal or strategy or they select a market that doesn't align with their chosen strategy.

Most people don't do them because they take a lot of time and effort - and hence those who do it are usually rewarded.

It’s a powerful tool but requires careful management to balance risks and rewards.

I would love to connect with you, and see if I could be a resource for you. https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Here's a post I did for a more general look at NC, instead of individual market breakdowns.

Paying Yourself (10-15% of Income)Rule of Thumb: Pay yourself 10-15% of your net income after expenses.Why: It’s important to reward yourself for your efforts and sustain your personal finances.