The reason for this is that loan amounts at that level (sub 75k, or even sub 100k) can cause a fair bit of difficulty for the lender (relative to what the property is worth), if you are unable to repay your loan.Regarding which types of lenders would be able to handle this, it's not a bad idea to ask local investors who have done lower-value projects who they have used to refinance.

How difficult is it to take on so many loans?

You'll have difficulty finding a lawyer to take on the case because you won't be likely to win, though.

We were having difficulty with one deal because of the large VTB and most lenders wouldn't consider.  

The difficulty is in finding a RMLO who is actually compliant and able to originate third party loans, which is what will be required with financing equity.

You may run into difficulty structuring these deals.

After leases go MTM, I ask for a new 1 year lease with the explanation that renting in the winter is difficult. I

There were many difficulties during the rehab and purchase process.

Hence, it creates a hotter building faster AND quickly kills people through toxic inhalation of the byproducts ...even in as much as one breath not to mention structural collapse.

I am having difficulty filling one of my units in a up/down duplex on the nice side of town.