I've seen many investors get burned because they failed to understand their hard money loan terms/rates, even if they did acquire what should have been a home run deal. 

I also agree that Akron is a viable area as well, but Im still finding the best deals in and around Cleveland.

They try to source deal flow, and raise the capital for the deals.

Quote from @Christian Solis: When looking for private money how do you guys properly present a fix and flip and how do you structure that deal so they are happy with there return on investment ?  

Unless you have cash backing of your own to buy and a solid commercial buyer's list, these deals are unlikely to close.

What would be my best approach, I assume find a private lender and work out some deal with them.

Hi Henry I’m looking to collaborate on underwriting and  presenting deals to operating partners. 

I have 40 years experience as a real estate syndicator/sponsor and investor in other syndicators deals.

Here’s the winning formula successful local house buyers and wholesalers use to connect with sellers, close deals, and create win-win solutions:Be Relentless: Show up every day with positivity and persistence.

A couple of Roof claims due to storm damage in Tucson, and we had several sub-to deals in Oklahoma when grapefruit size hail decimated a big section of the whole town.