This will help educate you as you go through the process, and will also help to narrow your criteria as patterns begin to emerge.

The first step is to research the lending capabilities of the institution, then see how their rates compare to other banks, and once you research all that narrow the selection to a couple banks that are best for what you want to do. 

May be between b and c.

You can really narrow down your search by the price range in property which often times dictates the neighborhood and tenants.  

I would go to a local REIA because your local investors will be able to key you in on the GCs they are using which will help narrow your search greatly.A contractor, depending on the job, will want to most likely be paid in "draws".

And are cap rates geographically narrow?

We are also not opposed to doing rehab work so long as it is done profitably.We have narrowed it down to two properties based on location, desirability, property type, cash flow, and price.423 E Hillcrest Dr, DeKalb, Illinois 60115 (C in B/C neighborhood)ListingProperty Photos1505 Pebblewood Dr, Sycamore, Illinois 60178 (D/ C in B neighborhood)ListingProperty PhotosBoth are two unit duplexes with three bedrooms a side.

You mentioned you just started another business that is draining cash...I strongly advise you to narrow your focus and attention to one business at a time.

I have it narrowed down between 2 properties.

. , @Sam B. and many others (Sorry, You are appreciated but this is a long thread).