The seller was willing to take a secondary position on other property assets and provide a 3yr 4% interest on his loan.

Quote from @Stuart Udis: I am always skeptical of these real estate "gurus" and course providers.

I used a conventional loan and was planning on transferring the deed over to my LLC. 

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You could get a loan from a local bank or private lender to fund it

The place I used provide cost quote and estimated savings at no cost. 

The process of buying, getting a loan and settling to closing was extremely smooth.

Another service we provide is called an "Either/Or" - EITHER the property is Lead-Free (no positive lead-paint components) OR there are positive lead-paint components identified but still safe/habitable lead levels to reside within said unit. 

Quote from @Timothy Fortin: Hey Bigger Pockets - I'm looking for some advice on how to provide comps to a hard money lender for 2 townhomes I'm building in New Hanover County, NC. 

If your company does these loans, or if you know of anyone who can do these loans please reach out!