I’m currently working on a deal in Fort Lauderdale & actively looking for financing solutions like hard money or private lending.

And they'll want you to pay off the loan pretty soon (and usually will you as the rate will probably be higher than banks) so there's that too.For this reason, we definitely prefer private lenders as they will (if you've built trust with them) often lend on the rehab too.

That is tight leverage for an investment 2nd position loan.A private investor might be willing to do it, it's not going to be cheap at all & will be short-term money & will not be a line of credit to take out at your liking.What is your rate on the 1st?

I bet they would jump on it to save the money- or simply help them with social media marketing etc.

I want to discuss it privately, which is why I requested a PM.

Real estate is so localized that most federal based policy changes don't have massive influence.I can see him (semi-)privatizing Freddie/Fannie.

I imagine others don't like that it's in an older condo building without private laundry.

Your best bet would be to find a portfolio lender whose niche aligns with your investment strategy. 

We use private lending to finance the purchase and construction of this home.

He has since refinanced and cashed me and my private lender out.