I updated the kitchen with high-end appliances, installed custom cabinetry, and added modern finishes throughout.

What would be my best approach, I assume find a private lender and work out some deal with them.All questions and answers will help thank you.Normally the lender for the reverse mortgage will start a foreclosure.

@Wade Wisner -  Most of the notes that we purchase we keep in our portfolio and borrow against them with private capital.

Before making any decision, I would get a customized property evaluation by a local Realtor to determine the value of the property on both sides of the spectrum; sale OR rental. 

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Alternatively, a private or hard money loan could provide faster funding if traditional lending timelines don’t work, with the option to refinance once the build is complete.

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I know they used to sell a lot of their loans on Peer st.. now that Peer st is BK I suspect they are having to go pretty aggressively for private investors to back fill their orginations. 

For someone in your position, focusing on rural properties like single-family homes and duplexes, here are a few types of lenders you might consider:Private Money Lenders (PMLs):Private lenders are often more flexible and open to smaller, long-term deals.

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