I would ask about individual private lenders and how to find out if they're legit or pranks

Regarding down payment:  If you can put 20% down, this is very favorable and will save you from having to pay private mortgage insurance.Buying a Home to resell in 1-2 years is speculative and a break even proposition, at best, considering closing costs and fees.

It is more like a small barn because it is tall and very spacious at about 600 sq ft.It is located on a very desirable cul-de-sac street with almost zero traffic - super quiet, safe and private.

1) Get a private equity backer? 

It makes sense for a private owner/self manager.Lastly, if the resident does not take possession within 5 days of the start of the lease after indicating they will not be, we post and mail an abandoned property notice with a 48 hour response window, then start the deposit accounting process. 

I've done quite a bit of research on private investing/hard money, and I'm thinking about starting out with hard money and ending with a bank loan after a year.

Also for successful investors they have more than enough private money.

I acquired 16 properties in about 3 years with commercial loans and private lending.

HI All,Any thoughts on investing in private lending vs hard money vs 1st position performing notes as far as 1) typical returns and  2) availability/ease of finding good investments in said category.

I'm interested in learning everything and anything having to do with real estate and private lending.