There is extra costs, more regulation, and more liability. 

I didn't even think to check my local govt on the regulations about rental property.

Depository institutions are highly regulated in the risk they bear because they lend out their depositors' money.

@Don Owens My 9-5 job revolves around Indiana water regulation and well installation.

Understand the basics of private lendingResearch real estate marketsDetermine your investment strategy and criteria for loans, including:- Amounts- Interest rates- Repayment termsCreate legal documents with a lawyerNetwork with real estate professionalsPerform due diligence on potential borrowers and their projectsBegin with smaller loans to gain experienceMonitor your investments closelyConsider joining a private lending group for additional resourcesStay informed about real estate trends, lending practices, and legal regulations

Quote from @Andrew Steffens: Usually there is not a way to "get around regulations". 

Quote from @Radhika Srinivasan: :) Yeah, I started off around Reno,NV & Tempe, AZ, but I think the median prices look way higher, so I am beginning to look and research around the areas of Fort Smith, AK,  Cleveland, TN and Ownsboroo, KYRental regulations in Ohio can vary a lot from city to city, with Cleveland being the most heavily regulated.

I'd love to utilize their expertise when assessing a property since they are local but I'm not sure what the general expectation is when I don't have a tangible property and I have not entered into contract to work with them yet.Some questions I have are: local regulations/permitting timeline, property's potential from their perspective, landscaping/amenities cost estimate (they also help facilitate this).

I'd love to utilize their expertise when assessing a property since they are local but I'm not sure what the general expectation is when I don't have a tangible property and I have not entered into contract to work with them yet.Some questions I have are: local regulations/permitting timeline, property's potential from their perspective, landscaping/amenities cost estimate (they also help facilitate this).

One lender I have spoken with stated that the DCSR loans are not regulated.