Totally up to all of you.Most deals go like this - If you find the deal and are managing all the work you borrow private money or hard money and do the deal yourself.

I'm just getting interested in flipping houses. is it possible to get a private money lender for my first project

Thank you,Nick** This is all provided you didn't seek out and find private money.

However, I've never gone the internet route for private financing as to why it concerns me. 

No county assessor's office in California publishes property owners info online due to state law, though as pointed out above there are private companies that you can get the info from.

Lastly, a quick glance at some MHC investors and proponents:Warren Buffett is a significant investor in the MHC space, favoring the sector for its stable, predictable cash flow.

I'll private message you

The house was purchased in cash with HELOC's on our primary residences, and the rehab was funded by a private investor (family member).

I find my deals through the seller by making them payments and private money.

They will only give you up to 75% or 80% of what you purchased the house for.If you are NOT doing any rehab and not trying to build your portfolio super quick, then use the delayed financing option assuming your interest on your HELOC is less than what you could get a private lenders interest for.If you are doing any work to the house, use a private lender or if the numbers make sense and you'll have enough equity (be careful, be 100% sure the appraisal will come back at what you think on the refi).