I hesitate to involve family with money matters even though a lending partnership could potentially benefit both sides -  I just prefer to keep that separate.

Local banks that provide portfolio lending typically have a different set of rules to follow versus FNMA.  

On the other side, there is enough concern about rates going up that there aren't people willing to lend into this space at less than 5% on long term money, especially since debt gets deflated with inflation.

I'm a investor/wholesaler in Jacksonville,Fl and may I say we can always use a HM lender with a investor background that understand the actual needs of active REI.Well if you decide to lend do share your lending criteria.Cheers

You could lend the money out to someone in the form of construction repairs. 

The quickest lending opportunity for a debtor is generally after medical bills were the cause or other unforeseen event beyond the borrower's control.

Is there any private/hard money lenders that lend in Louisiana?

Hello my name is Doug Lyon. I wanted to introduce myself. I have been in Real Estate now for 5 years. I have completed flips, holds, wholesale deals, new construction deals. I do real estate full time and I love it. I...

We are in search of private lending and honest investor/flip friendly contractors.

We are seeking private money lending for the cost of the purchase and rehab.