In my opinion, panel blinds can add a touch of modernity and might be more attractive than traditional verticals.

There are some more traditional RE tax strategies to consider.

Some are strictly the traditional Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA shops.

I chose it over traditional laminate or wood because it won’t get damaged by water.

@Zachary PetrakYou would need to refinance to a DSCR or traditional loan to pay off the private lender and seller financing.This important to get the buy price and construction costs correct otherwise you will be upside down and not able to refinanceThe other option is to partner with someone and give up equity for them to contribute funds.

Are there lenders that would let me pay them like a traditional mortgage?

This would be used as an alternative to the traditional wholesaler's assignment contracts In South Carolina they are cracking down on wholesalers and I want to make sure we stay above board.

I know people who have, but all my funding has been through “traditional banks”.

Once you find them, I recommend making two offers - a subject to offer and a traditional offer, which will likely have to be a short sale in most situations. 

A monthly flat fee and the traditional 10% fee.