So it can be good for cash flow and building in tighter spaces but it is less of a equity play in today's market if you're looking to sell right away

It helps being willing to talk to sellers/get on the phone and talk to folks in the real estate space in general but the most important thing in my opinion is being an honest and true person.

I want to get into this space and don't know how you become a broker for hard money lending.   

I’ve been in this space for a long time, coaching and investing, and I love helping people get started.

But if I'm going somewhere with my wife for any length of time, I like the space afforded us by a vacation rental, the kitchen for cooking, a living room for spreading out.

My wife wanted to move somewhere with more space, so I jumped on the opportunity. 

Great space Lessons learned?

It may be best to partner with someone that has done one before or somehow is a local expert on lot splits.If you can add a bathroom into existing space on high cost property it can add a lot of value.  

That might include things like adding units, converting commercial space to residential, or finding ways to boost income (like adding parking).The key is recognizing opportunities while walking the property, and that takes experience.

I've been in the investment space almost 9 years now, and been actively investing in flips myself, the last year.