@Zach Denny  Similar to what Minna posted above, I have done with a local portfolio lender bank where they set their own lending rules. 

This person can then get you set up with a builder, if necessary, lending, Insurance, and property management.  

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

Quote from @Caleb Christopher: I use OnePoint Lending as the servicer for our seller finance and wraparound deals (www.onepointlending.com).

Lending, education, etc?

That has become nearly an industry standard in the lending space. 

My only concern to look out for is that things can go 'rural' pretty quickly if you start venturing outside of town, and most lenders are going to put the brakes on financing if the appraisal lists the property as 'rural' (has to do with what they perceive as the availability of future tenants).Watertown, NY - It probably is as good as you believe, but the lending licensing is pretty tricky up there, so its just  bit more difficult to find lenders that operate up there.

First off, has the developer provided you with a term sheet (not a commitment) from a bank showing they'd lend 75% LTC on a mixed-use development?

I lend money and would not want to lend on this type of deal.Here are some resources to explore:Contact your local tax authority ASAP!

I have one more key question: Since I'll be starting my first-year job upon arrival, banks might be hesitant to lend to me initially.