I also know a guy that does a lot with creative financing on the I-5 corridor but he is mostly Wrapping them or fix and flips. 

There is a difference between newbies trying to do creative financing deals and actually doing them.

How did you finance this deal?

Quote from @Daniel Tanasa: Another option is to get a small cash out refinance from the house you plan on fixing up, if is in financeable condition, and use that to fix it up, while still cash flowing.

I’ve read quite a few posts about foreign investor financing but most seem to deal with non-citizen investors without US credit or personal tax filings.

I’d also prioritize getting pre-approved, securing financing, and starting small to build experience and momentum.Good luck!

inheritance How did you finance this deal?

I’ve often seen 5 units sell for the same or less than 4 units because there are less buyers and the financing is worse.

The lot is paid off and deeded to our LLC, but lender will not do conventional loan to LLC for the remaining financing so we'd need to take out a loan in our personal names. 

Purchase price 100k, Repairs needed New Service and some electrical, Roof, Exterior paint, minimal interior tlc.Looking for suggestions on ways to refi or finance the repairs estimated at 80kMarket value after repairs somewhere in the 275k range.