Hi Everyone, I'm looking to partner with a private lender for a buy and flip property.

I did all the work myself to save money and completed those units this past May.  

I am open to both private and hard money lenders.  

This is much better than realizing any temporary tax savings like contributing to a traditional IRA or 401(k).

I haven't done any crowdfunding ( though I would be interested to see how it works for you).There are other ways to raise money though.....Loans,Partnerships, private money, hard money, etc.If I were you (and this is just my advice so take it or leave it) I would find a partner with money, offer to do the sweat equity.....put together the deal, maintain the property, manage the books, etc and let him just give you the money.Hope this helps....keep us updated!

I have money, currently invested in the stock market, that I would like to use as a private money lender with experienced RE investors.

Please forgive me as I am new to the concept of private/hard money lending.

A large amount of savings is a good thing!

That aside, if I were, then I'd likely either go out of state as a lender which is more passive or as a partner in a private placement (syndications, etc.) whereby if the general partner makes more money it means that I'm making more money too ...

I manage hedge funds and private investors in the Memphis area.