Anyone have experience with this process and any advice?

I would consider myself an expert on internet leads, but only because of experience.

Home State Licensing Requirements: Some states require individuals or entities that buy mortgage notes to be licensed, especially if you are buying them as part of a business or investment strategy.

and to be clear - no, there is no obvious / effortless / low risk way to put funds into something RE-related with no experience and easily beat savings or CD returns right now.lots of folks thought there was and got burned.getting in right now requires patience and money. 

Specifically, I’m wondering what others’ experiences have been working with private lenders, and how to find one?

Renting this property by the room, as we do all our rentals, this has been a phenomenal experience and it continues to be one of our best income producing properties in Indy with little turnover.

Has anyone had experience with a foreclosure in Indiana? 

I invest locally because I am fortunate to live in an affordable, thriving real estate market but I also have experience working with investors from out of state and even internationally.

Last, if anyone lives on Maui and would like to connect I am always looking for like minded individuals to network with, and maybe, do some deals with! 

STR/MTR market is pretty strong I would generally say from my experience doing STR most of your bookings will come from the weekends.