My biggest lesson learned is that I need to make sure I do more research before buying any properties to ensure they can cash flow and are in the best possible area.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

All these rehab loans are easy to do with the right lender and Certified 203k Contractor. 

It depends on the loan type and lender.

Even though rates are beginning to come down, lenders remain conservative and are offering lower leverage on rental assets.

Lender 3.

With a viable deal, lenders can send it to their network of buyers, providing financing options attached to the offer.

Many people who choose to self direct their retirement funds choose to become a private lender and either go through brokers who pool money together and loan short term to fix and flippers as an example. 

im trying to find d a lender on an investment property with low LTV in Fayetteville NC im trying to do a Heloc or rehab loan does anyone have any advise  

Happy to be a trusted lender resource for you with any questions you may have regarding financing!

Through conventional loan with a local lender at 5% downpayment, financed with LLC income.