Private Money vs Hard Money:Primate money is negotiable.

If it is a private money/ commercial style  lender, it is a relatively simple process.

Investment Info:Single-family residence private money loan investment.

Explore Potential Funding OptionsPrivate Money Lenders (PMLs): Reach out to private individuals looking to invest in real estate.

They are also useful for private phone conversations and could be used for storage of valuables as they could be locked.I'd love to be able to broach this idea with other nationalities and cultures but it's really hard if they're not working very long hours and have hours of free time at home.  

You could explore a private note sale but without hard collateral it could be difficult and would come with a discounted buy out.

I have yet to have a guest ask for a refill or mention the quality (I tried to pick a nice-looking, not-too-expensive brand).Be careful with the scents -- I had a run of people pulling out and hiding the scents and one or two people complained that they were scent-sensitive in private notes. 

Great replies here, and thank you for sharing examples of what you have or have not done as a private landlord.I do think there is a time and place to offer concessions, just not for people like you and me that are owning/managing portfolios smaller than an apartment complex with 100's of units.

Also, I would love to hear from you privately about how things are going for you.

Did you guys ever raise private money?