Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I’m also looking for mentorship, partnerships, and apprenticeship opportunities to sharpen my skills and learn from those who’ve been there before.If you’re an investor, agent, lender, or property manager in Fairbanks, Alaska.

I've talked to a ton of lenders and if they know it's an investment property, you're looking at 15-20% down minimum (non owner occupied).

An investor-oriented lender would have done that. 

That may impact the amount you have listedYour most advantageous route for financing will be seller carry or finding a private lender.

My only concern to look out for is that things can go 'rural' pretty quickly if you start venturing outside of town, and most lenders are going to put the brakes on financing if the appraisal lists the property as 'rural' (has to do with what they perceive as the availability of future tenants).Watertown, NY - It probably is as good as you believe, but the lending licensing is pretty tricky up there, so its just  bit more difficult to find lenders that operate up there.

Sponsorships / NIL money will definitely help for a downpayment, but a lender likely will want to see w2 income to qualify for a mortgage.  

Low Down Payment OptionsGerman lenders often offer financing programs requiring only 5-10% down payments, particularly for primary residences.Strong financial regulations in Germany support these low down payment options.3.

@Curt SmithI'm not sure why you think that me offering seller finance means that I am a preditory lender.

private money lender How did you add value to the deal?