How do I vet hard money lenders??

[Debbie LaRue]

Hello everyone,

I am gearing up to purchase my first flip (Pierce County, WA) and my question is, how do I vet hard money lenders? I am getting inundated with hard money loan offers and it's overwhelming. Is a local HM lender better? Does anyone have any preferred HM lenders they like? Thank you!

[Matthew Crivelli]

Best bet it to find one that picks up the phone and is easy to work with. Make some calls and feel people out. Have the lender price out a scenario, then compare and contrast.