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Lets say a bank will lend you up to 45% DTI on a property.

I've found the best rates for lending to an LLC are coming from the "Private Banking" side, which is normally offered to customers who have a larger amount of holdings within the bank

Call around to banks and credit unions and ask them what the minimum property value they will lend on and whether they do blanket loans, and what their seasoning period is--and anything else you may need to ask regarding your own qualifications. 

Bills are being introduced to Congress to institute this at a federal level.https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-...

You will also have other lending fees, title fees, inspection fees, appraisal fees, etc. 

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Fix and Flip...Fix and Hold....BRRRR...etcHow were the costs of the repairs determinedDo you have the funds to start the project and make it to through the first draw (if the loan is setup that way)Things that make the lender feel better What is your net worthWill you be the general contractor or will you hire oneIf your credit score is low, do you have bankruptciesWhat is the expected time frame to finish the renovationsRemember in hard money lending we feel that each deal should be a win-win-win, so we want to do the deal to help you get started on your project and help our lenders make money.

Seasoning generally isn't an issue in the private institutional lending space.