As a broker, that shops many lenders I look for reputation, communication, and the assurance, that whatever I push in will close. 

If I'm in your shoes (which I was a few years ago) I would recommend attending at least 1-2 real estate meetups a month to start putting yourself out there and networking with other players in your market. 

Otherwise, bite the bullet and pay the real players in this area for what they provide (Buildium, Appfolio, RentManager, etc).

Once you befriend one of these big players, ask who they use.

Depending on which article you read, there is between $26B and $30B under construction.In ConclusionWhile nothing is guaranteed, the combination of population growth and limited land for expansion virtually assures that prices and rents will continue to increase.Thanks for reading my post.

I hear a lot about standard personal loans, mortgages, etc - but do banks or smaller players consider situations like the above?

But again, I assure you that I'll reach your questions and answer them.

A key factor to a C4D seller is how there asset is being protected, so they have assurances that value remains regardless of your performance. 

@Scott Trench Had a deal close last month with a combination of your scenarios/players.

I can at minimum, provide insight into certain markets/ball players to connect with based on your strategy.