(By the way who is "they")Finish the project before the end of the permitCoordinate w/ your architect & GC on a backup plan such as applying for an Easy permit at an appropriate point to facilitate completing the work.

But, one of the advantages of using your own closing agent is that they can facilitate your change in financing without the bank knowing (if they're willing to do that).-  If the bank catches you and if there is a clause in the addendum that prohibits the change, you may need to close with cash and/or face a stink by the bank.-  If you're going to switch to private money, I'd try to make the paperwork as simple as possible and ensure that there is nothing the bank needs to sign as part of the closing (they'll likely see it if it's part of the entire closing package, though).

I'm thinking of doing the same, but part-time, with the means to facilitate REI for myself, family and friends.

We apply this instant savings to the entire job cost - which includes material, installation, and administrative services for facilitating the rebate.

These are great resources, but for some people, the learning process is facilitated better and faster with a teacher and a laid out teaching program.

DIscussing loan terms with a potential borrower for funds from another source puts you in a position as an originator/broker.To flip that, you need to close the deal in your name and allow the new buyer to assume existing financing, which doesn't seem to go with your past posts, but still a doable line of facilitating deals.

If you enjoy working with her and she knows the market, there is no reason to look for a specific type of realtor to facilitate the purchase of a "plex".The real question is going to be whether she can find you deals on plexes.

I have done some legwork on this one to try to facilitate the process and help the appraiser. 

I wanted to see if anyone had a solution to this problem or if anyone knows of a hard money lender which can provide a pre-approval letter or proof of funds letter to facilitate a deal.

There's some good PM companies here that can help facilitate the transition and light/medium repairs.