Not sure if they have upgraded to desktop appraisals but if they are still doing in person appraisals , make sure you get everything (scope of work, good faith deposit, social, LLC docs, insurance, proof of prior experience, financial statements) in ASAP.

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 ?  

With all the resources available today to research and learn about the industry, I’m surprised this “easy money” mindset persists.To me, real estate is far from passive or simple.

You have to borrow your equity and then make payments on it.

I have twice invested $50k with my hard money lender's investment fund. 

Has anyone been on the lender side of private money and had a bad experience that they are willing to share?

I have done a handful of flips using cash, partnering with friends, and making it work. 

The price points do make it hard to cash flow even with the lower interest rate subject tos. 

Those are spray and pray techniques that don't fit with sellers right now because sellers/owners are sitting on a very low rate and don't want to move to go up 4-5 points on their rate.Listings aren't a start now thing as well.

Are you looking to pay off the hard money loan, fund another investment, or cover property improvements?