First steps to finding a private lender?

[Kenny Lewis]

I am Brand new to REI and I'm trying to figure out the basics to finding reliable and thorough private lenders to invest in flippers and or rental properties. I know family and friends and Co workers are a better fit for private lenders but outside of them who and how do I get interest to lend me money.

[George Krajacic]

If you are brand new in RE business, for the first 3 to 6 months I would concentrate on learning as much as possible about a business. That you can accomplish by going to REI meetings and attending their seminars and/or by buying and reading 4 or 5 good books. By first educating yourself you will find out that getting money is not hard part of the business but finding a good deal is. Once you are able to find a good deals money will find you!

Good luck, 

George