I ended up having to get a state fund work comp policy for $5000 which I think is the minimum amount regardless of scope.

Hard money would be the easiest and most common route to fund the purchase/rehab.

Also make sure to build on a property located in a desirable location with larger pop density and if holding for rentals, charge median rent for that market as lenders want to see a bigger pool of buyers/renters available to occupy/sell. 

However, you could look into a “construction exchange” where the funds are used to improve a new property acquired through the exchange, but it must meet specific IRS rules within the time frame. 

Also, how much time do you want to spend doing real estate vs. your main job or extra work in order to fund it.

My biggest desire is to have RALs.

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Quote from @Deborah Wodell: I’m looking to connect with private money lenders or investors who lend their own funds for real estate deals.