Looking to see what other feedback people have from their experiences.

Their experiences could offer valuable insights and strategies to help you navigate the market.Good luck on your journey! 

How has your experience been like? 

It was an enormous rehab and I didn't have the experience or the contractors to take it on.

If that's the case, if it's a flipper with zero development experience, no way would I have any interest

Quote from @Mary Holland: I'd love to hear about your experiences and how they compare to other types of commercial real estate financing.

What’s required for success in this is deep knowledge of real estate in general and the area in particular; experience in real estate and the local laws, etc.; and capital to pay for options, marketing, legal counsel, accounting, tax advise, etc.  

And in my experience with my CFO clients, they tend to be loyal to the banker, not necessarily the bank.

in my experience doing this in Vegas - the gross rental income is about 50% higher. 

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.