**Private Money Lenders**: If traditional lending sources aren’t providing favorable terms, private money lenders can be a viable alternative.

What would you want to see from a private lender? 

Make yourself the best customer.1.  

It's a good idea to look for lenders that specialize in more flexible terms, such as portfolio lenders or private money lenders.

Hey Ian, I build custom homes however my clients want.

Private Money How did you add value to the deal?

I am sourcing private money to close.

Frankly I considered cancelling within my first 3 months, but from my own frustration I realized it was to my own fault and not due to lack of customer support.

Enough to justify using him every time he is available (and he has bumped me ahead of other customers because of my repeated use).  

Most people will tell you that your second choice can't be done, but the IRS has issued two (2) Private Letter Rulings on point where they did allow the taxpayer to build on property they already owned through a 1031 Exchange.