Hard money and private investing are both ways to finance flips, but they work a little differently.Hard money loans are typically from companies or private lenders that specialize in short-term, high-interest loans.

We use a combination of HML and our private investor network.

Securing a good lender can greatly accelerate your real estate investing journey.

@Brady Bitter First what are you calling "securities"? 

Quote from @John Williams: Has anyone been on the lender side of private money and had a bad experience that they are willing to share?

Here's the deal: You don't need to withdraw and return the current security deposit just to collect the additional $100.

Belly to Belly is the best way for private money..

Quote from @Christian Solis: When looking for private money how do you guys properly present a fix and flip and how do you structure that deal so they are happy with there return on investment ?  

Local investors can now get additional discounts by moving up the food chain and buying as notes and, on mortgages secured by vacant properties, utilizing the preREO strategy to generate revenue during foreclosure process.

I'm looking to scale & use private lenders to expedite closing.