I would like to become a Hard Money Lender. Any resources?

[Chris H.]

I would like to become a hard money lender.

I have the customers on both sides and a specific business model. I can sell it.

I have the cash reserves myself to lend, as well as know both individuals who want to fund real estate investors, and customers.

I've talked to hard money lenders in depth before and understand the traditional model. I've actually got a specific business model in this case due to a specific set of potential clients whom I've already talked to.

What I lack is the experience and knowledge of the details involved of being the dealmaker, the hard money lender.

Can anyone suggest any resources for me on how to go about structuring this right? Books, websites, personal anecdotes, anything?

Thanks much to any responses and help!