You can also message me if this is an option you're seriously considering and I'm happy to chat with you about BiggerPocket's private community for syndication investors called PassivePockets.

I have heard of cabin / mountain market STR operators doing some kind of hiking package, or way to connect a guest to a private tour guide for an "upcharge" which gives the hike tour guide an income and the STR operator a nice upcharge too. 

Now, I’m diving into the niche of land investing.When I was pursuing the BRRRR strategy, one of the aspects that made scaling seem feasible was the availability of hard or private money lenders.

Typically, the initial upfront for the rehab is either cash or a high interest loan (hard money or private). 

This is investing privately as a lender to a local investor or being LP on an investment such as a syndication.

Also  American association of private lenders is one trade group,Thanks for the response, Chris.

They asked how we got a hold of a site from a private listing.

You can log into their daily 5 hours of zoom calls to hear them answering a variety of questions as continual learning and ask private chat questions on your specific needs too. 

I'll message you privately.

Quote from @Scott Tennell: For real estate investors who have worked with private money lenders, what strategies have you found most effective in structuring deals to ensure both parties are protected and the funding process runs smoothly?