Hard money lender refers to the characteristics of the loan being made; Private lender refers to the characteristics of the lender making the loan.  

And most of the value in the opportunities has been scaled off by all of the other players.Ok I’m gambling on the other side….

You might be able to find some materials online but you gamble on the quality.In my case this is what I follow:- Construction material locally so we quickly can resupply - Flooring locally (I find better prices and service this way)- Plumbing locally (I bought online for my first remo and quality was really bad) locally are more expensive but I don't gamble anymore as plumbing is something that is always a time constraints to complete and continue other works.- Electronic fixtures like fans, etc online.

People who can't, or won't, afford to pay up for excellent representation will be gambling with the biggest purchase they are likely to ever make in their lifetime.

If there is a potential for loss of any kind, then you are using their funds for your benefit - i.e. gambling with other peoples money - so definitely a place you don't want to go.

I had an extremely similar situation last year, it was a property I was fixing up to sell, the main contractor had some issues (maybe drinking, drug or gambling) and kept asking me for money saying he needed to pay the crew and has been working really hard.

Due to some of the aforementioned reasons, we've found equivalent capital invested can be compounded in Oregon with greater cash on cash and yield compared to properties of equivalent features or characteristics in other nearby locations.

(Gambling, drugs, divorce and lust)

There are no interior pictures on the listing - none and no viewings.Price of property is pretty interesting though. ( I am not a fan of gambling )How i can see inside of property ?

I haven’t done one yet with those characteristics so curious if anyone has input ?