Hard money lender or Conventional loan for first flip?

Hello Bigger Pockets family, so I'm new to the real estate investing and want to purchase my first home in the Sacramento/Roseville area. A investor mentioned he would suggest me using a conventional loan to get experience and then use a hard money lender. My plan is to purchase a short sale home and rehab then sell it. If anybody has some advice for me and things I should look forward as well.