@Alison KoenigMy girlfriend just started her classes at The Connecticut Real Estate Institute in Stratford, which is said to be the better place to go.

Sure hoping I can take what I have learned in the institutional setting and apply it on a smaller scale. 

@Kevin Holmes was helpful to me in the local market and might be able to lend a hand or some advice to you regarding Jackson Market.

You can do better than hard money if you have investor experience.Several investor friendly lending outfits out there right now but you won't pay prime.

They say they'll fix it Monday, but they need me to sign it today (even though it's wrong) anyway so that they can comply with a three-day federal requirement about lending disclosures.  

They are hands-off, institutional grade real estate investments, and they allow you the option to diversify.

I put together a list of hard money lenders over a year ago that lend in Ventura County.

Am a professional in the private lending, real estate and investment field with over 15 years of experience.

I have no affiliation to any, I do a mix of all above but depends on your comfort level.You can also lend your money on peer lending websites or be a hard money lender for higher interest for longer terms..

I'm probably your best bet for under $30k performing notes, but I'm not typically lending in Arizona.