Then connect with some hard money lenders (you can find some here on BP as well as some who are typing this right now) and connect with them to understand their product type, what they like to lend on and requirements.Hard money broker is all numbers game of making relationships and helping those that are looking for financing, it starts out slow but if you get with a few good borrowers and lenders it can be pretty decent money to be made.As an example we paid six figures last year to HM brokers. 

I'm a newbie tooSelf education through books is a conversation between the author (mentor) and you.You'll gain knowledge, connections etc but it takes timeAttending meetups, listening to Youtube videos on subject matter further broadens knowledge base

I'm a 20x AirBnb superhost who realized I have more productive uses of my time than hosting directly.

You need to watch this video from an attorney on why insurance is not the answer to protecting a property from a lawsuit.

The proformas are utter nonsense because they know the product is no longer a viable investment.

Reason being is that it allows you to invest in other products other than they offer, so that's why they don't promote these . 

In my experience, most have limited product offerings.

Allowing the team to assist in some of my "Busy" work, so I can handle more productive tasks. 3.)

Understanding the Product mix.

Theyre great products for self employed borrowers who will not qualify for traditional loans, but there's a premium for that convenience.