Quote from @Chris Seveney: Over the past quarter, I have seen around $1B in defaulted fix and flip loans - many of these from new lenders since 2020 and more of a "tech platform".As we all know, the intersection of tech and real estate investing has brought incredible innovation, especially in hard money lending.

Going live as a STR in 2 weeks Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

When you tell them they will only get paid when the loan closes, they will disappear.If required, the only money you should ever send to the lender is for a credit check.

The Role of Mortgage Brokers in Real Estate FinancingMortgage brokers act as intermediaries between you and lenders, streamlining the loan process while finding the best deals for your unique situation.

If it’s a blanket loan they would talk to the lender ahead of time.

If its not someone you know the lender will dictate the terms.

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

If you adhere strictly to the laws, you will be limited in the services you can offer to your relative compared to what they would get if they listed their property with a licensed agent, and they will get less money for their property working with you than if they hired an agent.

Pm me or call  and we can discuss the details have a few lenders that i can use with this 

Scale Strategically (if this applies to your goals) Reinvest profits, use the BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), and leverage 1031 exchanges to grow your portfolio tax-efficiently.I'm a mortgage lender at Aslan Mortgage Lending and would love to find time to talk and discuss your journey.