Because we utilize our own ample source of funds, we are able to structure bridge deals that other lenders won't do.  

Bradley,I am a nationwide bridge lend based in ATL.

However, you could try to get a bridge loan, move there, and THEN get the FHA loan once settled in and employed. 

Most construction financing I am seeing is getting done with debt funds and bridge type lenders, banks are too difficult unless you have an "A" project or have the space pre-leased.

This will help bridge your gap in income and probably why you were told 30% DTI on another transaction and now you're hearing 54.99%.I know the lake forest area very well and el toro high school.Hope that helps.

@Jeff Bridges and everyone else!

Does anyone know of any local banks in Connecticut that do bridge loans on unstabilized properties?

As I said they did use our in house hard money financing provided by Sherman Bridge Lending.

@Daniel DietzHere is the list of lendrs I received from Quest IRA Daniel.1.North American Savings Bank (www.iralending.com)2.First Western Federal (www.myiralender.com)3.Icon Bank in Houston (http://www.iconbanktx.com/)4.Sherman Bridge Lending (https://www.shermanbridge.com/)5.Bay Mountain Capital https://www.baymountaincapital.com/

I can sell you a Quit Claim Deed on the Brooklyn Bridge if you're gullable enough to buy it.