If the lender is concerned about "thin" credit or "short" credit, other non-traditional trade lines may be used to qualify you.

No, that's not how hard money works, that's where the traditional banks play.You are looking for a bridge loan essentially, something that will bridge your project to traditional financing.Bridge Plus from Lima One Capital as a for instanceThe spirit of the BRRRR is two loans:Take your hard money to do your rehab, they will finance a portion of your repairs as well.

This created opportunities for investors.Institutional money prefers lower risk investments which were traditionally A Rated Bonds.

I know there are multiple ways to get money for a project but I prefer traditional to get started

Jason,Market rent is around 1250, PITI will be around 1050 for traditional refinance or 1150 for cash out.

Traditional lenders will almost always offer better rates so it is usually best to go that route if possible.

It is best if used and payed off in a shorter period, rather than holding debt for years.Another option you have is to take out a traditional loan for what is needed to payoff your debt then open a LOC on the remaining equity.

The seller/lender Should set this up with a serving co. and escrow taxes/insurance just like a traditional lender.

I believe that once the home is moved I could refinance through a traditional lender which should be easier once the home is moved and sitting on a ton of equity. 

When I lend, I typically am getting a few interest rate points over traditional financing, but lower than what the borrower would get from a hard money lender.