If you are looking for local private money lenders, you'll find them at local meetups.

Hey everyone I wanted to warn you all of a predator & scammer who does all sorts of back end shady deala in multiple areas of real estate.His name is DJ Thielen and he always manages to scam everyone out of money.

I chose to convert to a long-term because my time is more important than a little more money.

I hear a lot of investors complaining about the Philly market and saturation in specific pockets, but early there are still people making money on these deals. 

Rents in the area are anywhere from $1k-$1300 a month.My plan was to get a hard money loan to get it going and fixed up and ready for tenants, then within about 6-7 months refinance the home with a traditional lender, then sit with that home for awhile until I get fully comfortable with the one house.

It will make borrower money easier and cheaper.

I didn't make much money, but the most valuable aspect of the experience for me was learning how to find crafts people, acting as my own general contractor, and then learning what order in which to do repairs and improvements.

Probably money to be made, but plenty of risk. 

You need money; the fastest way to do that is to start a business or get another job.

Hosts were making a lot of money then, but the demand has dried up and there is now a ton of competition due to a lot more rentals on the market.