I should have elaborated in how the utilities are handled.Septic is the only private utility, and thus is my responsibility.

I've closed a bunch of loans with Kiavi, Roc, and a few with ABL, I also closed with RCN, Easy Street, Lima One, and some smaller private lenders.I've come to the conclusion that the experience at the lender is not globally good or globally bad. 

Is there a private entrance/parking or room to make one?

Validate their Legitimacy:Ensure the company is properly licensed and regulated, particularly if you're working with private lenders.

They are on a big push to get back in the game though, have you seen their recent ads stressing that they only list private homes?

I'm currently in Potomac, working at a private school here. 

to simplify, here's what i would do: don't borrow private money, or partner, until you have a track record. 

I bought this property with a private interest free loan from a friend. the person i bought it from need cash fast so i offered them a low cash offer and they accepted.I had enough money saved up to rehab the house with my savings.

I went to 35-40+ different markets a year each year from 2014-2016 to scope out places to lend privately.

Private money may be better.