The terms aren't as attractive as they are on a bridge / hard money loan since ground-up (like Jeff mentioned) is a lot more risky for the lender. 

The owner had built a bridge connecting both properties (he owned them for over 30 years), which made it impossible to sell to separate buyers.

Case in point, it's to bridge the gap that myself and others have been trying to help and educate BP members over the topic for years now.

Whether you're seeking a vacation home, an investment property, or a new place to call home, I'm here to bridge the gap and make your transition seamless. 

By way of example, if it's a vacant property and you are providing a bridge loan, it should be a vacant property policy.

If the ARV is supported, you might be good to REALLY just give it a spit shine and refinance at 3-6 months and you'll be in good shape.I will say, getting a rehab/bridge loan at the start will show (from the lender's perspective) that you did work to it and might help you to get the full refinance of the ARV sooner.

Sort of like how someone might build a bridge - lol.I actually install really nice closet systems whenever the issue comes up.

I went South - North on MoPac Friday afternoon (3:30 PM at Lake Austin Bridge).

Money along will not make you happy, but broke living under a bridge probly would not be the answer either.

This is when you want the contractor to come out and give you the scope of work and the cost.If you are trying to line up a GC before you have any work for him, your probably going to be burning bridges that aren't even built yet.