When I see deals that do pencil for an investor, the LTV is 60% or less (I deal with mostly retail and industrial). 

Hey BP,I’m relatively new to the industry with about 1.5 years of experience, but I’ve already learned that automating common tasks is a huge game-changer for efficiency.

Louisville is part of the industrial corridor all the way up to Columbus, Ohio.

I can help with the refinance to pull equity out, but no the purchase, as 99% of the industry won't finance mobile homes. 

The industry is quite fractured and developers are mostly regional.

Here are a few strategies that might help:- Leverage Industry Benchmarks: Many investors use a percentage of gross rental income as a quick estimate for operating expenses.

Starting from my backyard I'm looking to connect with some vets in the industry and familiar to the area/market.

I spent my first 6 years in the financial planning industry working for a firm that had previously sold a lot of privately held REITS that went south.

That shouldn't necessarily be a differentiator when choosing a lender, as evidenced by the boom of the DSCR lending industry....non of which are FDIC insured.

To find private investors, especially individuals for real estate deals, here are a few options:Networking Events: Attend local real estate investment clubs, meetups, and industry conferences.