Today's call focused on the differences between these two. Feel free to fast forward to the last 10 minutes of the call. In short: - Hard money lenders are companies that pool their $ together, and they vet the flippers and the deals. less risky than private, in my opinion. On average, about 10% return on your investment. Here is my screenshot of me investing my self-directed IRA with a reputable hard money lender company. If you are interested in an introduction ( this isn't paid), it's to help you. Let me know. https://mach1capital.net/

Can I work a W2 job (20-30 hours per week) and still be a Real Estate Professional if I work my 4 rental properties 15 hours per week? I'd like to get the tax benefits.