I do a lot of private lending and we do make some passive interest, but the good fixing flippers make the bulk of the money.

And I feel the ideal portfolio can benefit from the diversification of both.I feel directly owned properties are great because they give me maximum control and the ability to tweak them exactly how I want.

I am familiar with being licensed thru nmls but never heard of any other type of certification  means nothing.. its just a private company non accredited.. 

Private Money vs Hard Money:Primate money is negotiable.

I have yet to have a guest ask for a refill or mention the quality (I tried to pick a nice-looking, not-too-expensive brand).Be careful with the scents -- I had a run of people pulling out and hiding the scents and one or two people complained that they were scent-sensitive in private notes. 

Like @Chris Seveney said, private lending is a great way to go as well.  

Private investors want to invest in deals they believe will be profitable.

I’m sure he feels like he earned that money because of how much time he spent going to different sources supposedly.

 Hey GUYSOver the years, I’ve worked on creating high-converting funnels for marketing agencies, and one thing I’ve noticed is that the core principles of attracting, nurturing, and converting leads are just as relevant for real estate investors.I’ve been diving into strategies that could help investors streamline their deal flow, attract motivated sellers, and build better relationships with private lenders.

Hope things are going well.I feel we are at an inflection point in lending.