I just stumbled upon it online and I’m trying to research it myself. 

Do know of any resources (books, courses, YouTube videos, etc.) to get educated on private money lending?

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I volunteer and host an online group for our local chapter of the Real Estate Investors Association (REIA).

Why not have an online meetup in the second week of April?

Greg,You are correct I made some opinions based on reviews and a youtube video I watched where the first thing the gentleman said is "We are Not a lender".

This isn't analyzing deals, this is just playing a video game.

I think they contain solid information and will help lay a good foundation as a beginner (Haha, I'm completely new to real estate as well, btw)I'm also going to be reading the following books, and hopefully I can finish all by the end of this month:1) The ABCs of Property Management2) The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing3) Long-Distance Real Estate Investing How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties (this might be the most important one to me personally)4) The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money DownIn addition to reading, I'm consuming crazy amounts of youtube videos, and I'recommend you do this as well.

I think I will use this question as the topic for my next youtube video. 

You can also use online resources such as City Data to search demographics in the area.