Look, I will try to simplify this: We have 3 parties money; (a) the landlord investor, (b) the lender giving a mortgage for purchase money, and (c) the tenant paying for use. 

If your property is residential single-family owner-occupied in a good area, the buyer has good credit, made a good down payment, and twelve or more on-time payments have been made, you'll be in the lower range.Note buyers, just like lenders, won't go above a certain loan-to-value (LTV) ratio.

I don't work in Nashville area but $165 per sq ft seems quite low to me.In terms of financing, I would speak with a few construction lenders and also hard money lenders.

I’ve got a great team including contractors, real estate agents, and lenders.

Are there specific lenders which are easier to work with for small multi projects?

Looking for help and suggestions- I want to say I have learned my lesson and now know to use a third party to hold funds.This is my first time working with a private lender/family member.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Also lender and banks should have confirmation during purchase as well as appraiser 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The lender won't release either one from the loan until it is paid off.