You should always do research to see if this is viable in your target market but generally this is less common as many people want private spaces instead of shared.

Partner Driven financed this deal using a combination of private capital and partner contributions.

Partner Driven financed this deal using a combination of private capital and partner contributions.

For example, looking at a property with "3" bedrooms but a giant loft area that could be converted to a 4th bedroom, and a full downstairs private area with a full bath that could have a convertible bed, allowing the property to sleep 10 minimum before adding any bunk or twin beds.

Who should I connect with?

Or a separate area of house with private entrance/exit?

Regarding liens and title searches...I think there are private companies you can hire to check title.What state and city are you buying in? 

Anyway, I have no idea how to answer your question other than to say many of the old dinosaurs are gone and private equity owns it. 

What questions should I ask a fund manager before I invest in a private lending fund?

I do not think this is a one size fits all answer and there are times where private lending is preferred over traditional financing.