Be sure to use a good background check and go through it - I use smartmove but there are a lot of different ones and I think BP has one as well.

Unfortunately, on BiggerPockets, you sometimes have to be cautious, as some professionals listed there aren’t always reliable since realtors, lenders, and contractors pay for leads through BP with little background.

Your construction background covers much.

do you have a background in, or access to expertise in, permitting and construction? 

As a private lender with experience in the industry, I’m here to help you navigate your journey, whether it’s assessing potential properties or securing funding for your investments.With your background as long-time listeners of the podcasts, you already have a solid foundation.

Your background as a Family Physician, investor, and licensed realtor provides a well-rounded perspective.

The most important factors a hard money lender will look at, if you don't have experience, is your liquidity and credit score & history (as well as your background -- no liens, judgements, foreclosures, bankruptcies, etc).I would hit up @Michael Cid -- he's a tremendous resource and is a direct lender. 

This is more ideal for a tenant/someone that has a background in doing handyman work but at this point you have to understand that you are now also going to be their employer. 

Leveraging your background in custom home building and development will definitely give you a strong advantage as you dive into the BRRRR strategy. 

Minimum qualifications that I typically look for with tenants are a 600-620 credit score, need to be making at least 2.5-3x the monthly rent in combined income (verify their employment by making a call/googling), and I don't like to see any previous evictions/certain felonies for background check.