Good Evening I'm interesting in finding a local lender in Shreveport with favorable terms. Credit unions and low downpayment options preferred. For mortgages less than $50k. Thank you for your input.

Two with conventional financing, and one with the seller financing option using our SDIRA. 

Regular conventional loan.

I'm biased, but I don't think conventional is the best product if you are doing a rehab.

This improvement suggests a growing buyer interest and possibly limited inventory, creating favorable conditions for quick turnovers.Toledo OH - RE Analysis (April 2024) - House Sales (1).pdfDemographics and Economic FactorsPopulation and Economic CharacteristicsPopulation Size: With a smaller population of 5,341, 43620 offers less competition in buying and selling, which is beneficial for flippers targeting niche market needs.Income Levels: The lower median household income ($27,442) suggests a demand for affordable, refurbished homes—ideal for flipping projects aimed at cost-sensitive buyers.Housing and Ownership TrendsRenter-Occupied Properties: A high percentage (68%) of renter-occupied properties indicates a transient population, potentially less targeted for flipping.

Was gifted down payment and received conventional loan.

Rough NumbersPurchase price: $200,000Cash invested: $52,0000 (25% down conventional financing)Rent: $1,750Property Mgmt.: $125 per month, but I assumed 10% Capex+Maintenance: 5% (Assumed this since the home was recently rehabbed and all major items have 7+ years)Property tax: ~$5,000 (Could increase in the future; not sure)Insurance: ~$600Cash flow: ~$250 per month (while not huge, I expect some appreciation)

Market Supply is tracking very similar to the Listing Inventory, indicating buyer’s are still active in the market and aren’t sitting on the sidelines.

Consider a live in flip, we used to use terms like sweat equity to describe this tactic.Couple of lender ideas Get a co-signerTalk to local or regional banks, you will need "portfolio" lender.Get a bridge loan from hard money or private money until you quality for conventional financing.Financing will be tough. 

The fha 100 mile rule will be triggered whenever you try to vacate your current primary and also trying to use the rental income to qualify.However, this 100 mile rule can be exempted for the following rulesRelocationIncrease in family sizeVacating a joint owned propertyNon-occupying co-borrowerIf you are not trying to use FHA on your 2nd househack, you can use conventional and the rules that I mentioned above will not be a concern.