Fred, I ALWAYS ask "Got any money?" :)
Are you looking for a private individual or a hard money lender?
"I have a property worth $XXX when rehabbed, I need $XX to buy it and $XX to fix and hold til sale. Interested?
What interest rate woudl you need?
How readily available are the funds?
Do you know anyone who woudl like a good return on their money?"
FYI I pay 10% to private individuals plus a $500 first time bonus.
Check your state SAFE laws and the new Dodd Frank laws. In my state I must have my atty witness the loan doc signing if I do not have a mortgage broker's license.
If this helps, I get more interest and repeat lenders by making them a part of the profit. They get excited about cashing in on what they see on TV. Pay them WELL! so they will stand in line to give you more money!
--67.175.xx.xxx