We also offered the squatter $10,000 for cash-for-keys, but they rejected it.

Hey @Mike Williams, we actually have a lender in our network that can get this done.

It can be discouraging for newcomers.Solution: Develop resilience and learn to view rejection as part of the process.

If I wasn't able to get the cash together, using a private lender would've been a good option.

I am a realtor and wholesaler, and I get some buyers looking for owner financing, some sellers need/prefer getting cashed out and there are some lenders I work with who can provide the financing however they run out of funds sometimes.

You would need to let them know you are 2nd lender and want to pay the loan off.

We not only offered them a better comp package, but we offered them the opportunity to work for people who knew real estate investing as investors, not just as lenders. 

So is it a matter or reaching out to lenders saying I'm willing and able to act as a broker and ask for their terms/rules?

However, many DSCR lenders have a minimum loan amount of $100K, which can make it challenging for investors to secure financing for lower-priced properties. 

However, without significant updates, they’re likely to reject your application outright without leniency.