Anyone deal with any hard money lenders?

Many many factors will determine where you end up. Experienced flipping? How much capital do you have to put down? What about the cost of renovations? Good credit/bad credit? Business/personal? Sign a personal guarantee as well? 3-6 months cash reserves?

The closing process is relatively standard compared to normal home purchases/sales. The lender you end up with may have a few peculiar issues and hurdles to deal with, Appraisal Y/N? Professional Inspection Y/N? Detailed plans etc. etc. Some lenders are harder to deal with , others obviously easier. In the end however, it is all relatively the same.

Also, be warned, there are many great local and non-local options, I would certainly do your due diligence on any non-local options you select.