I was able to get a private loan which I used to purchase the house then I used my own money to rehab the house.

All the while you could instead be putting that money into a new property (or properties) more quickly.

Let us know how it goes.I provide my screening criteria on my website, and I encourage applicants to screen themselves before applying so they don't waste my time, their time, or their money.

I had no idea they would decline me for MY OWN MONEY technically.   

You still have to pay that money back.

He scammed a lot of people out of a lot up-front of money.

.: I think you made a mistake.Yes, you get extra money.

What may seem like a benefit (NO MONEY DOWN) is actually a curse!!  

If you wanted to fund a portion of the down payment would you suggest a hard money lender, personal loan, etc.?

You can get a HELOC if there is equity in the property most likely, which there should be since you own it in cash, but you will just be decreasing your pay out and then may end up short in repair money, depending on how much it is worth.