pretty small hurdle to have a good win as a private lender just get paid as agreed.now equity participation loans those can spin the needle pretty well ..

I think the biggest roadblock has been the lack of true testimonials of successful people in these programs.  

I get the purpose, I understand how it can help some newer folks earn extra side money, BUT I feel like there should be way more discussion on how to protect the lender, how much time it will take, what all is involved, nuances, hurdles etc and discuss those more. 

That's your first hurdle, to find out the status of there funding.

One of the biggest issues is probably borrower default—whether due to mismanagement, market downturns, or unforeseen circumstances, lenders can end up in long, costly recovery processes.

I plan to use a project manager but would love to hear your thoughts.Finding a reliable and trustworthy property management company feels like a big hurdle.

That alone was the biggest improvement for my business practices and allowed me to take all of my bookkeeping in-house and eliminate the expense I was shelling out for a bookkeeper.

You can invest OOS but the biggest thing is working with an investor friendly agent.

@Emeka Okeke, the biggest thing is actually doing it.  

It means your house might be your biggest financial asset — and it could open up some exciting opportunities for your future.