Then you can get a more accurate sense of who you are hiring as well as how their work ethic is so you’ll know ahead of time what you’re getting yourself into. 

I've found a few driving by, but I'm wondering if there is a more efficient way of doing this.

I would normally think that the hard money lender is used in the earlier stages of a project then you'd refi with a long term loan through a more conventional lender?

We actually live in Newport, OH, but Marietta's a more well known town that we're often in.

An attorney, or is there a more economical option?

@Justin Mast north of you on the coast a couple has converted an RV park to a tiny house and RV place - they of course have amenities but I think you could spin it for a more rustic or eco friendly experience.https://tinytranquility.com/Or next level...http://minam-lodge.com/about/lodge/

Upgrade to a more-sure thing.

Ultimately I decided to just go with a more conventional mortgage. 

The general approach would be to place the property in your personal name in order to refinance it at a more favorable rate - financing anything directly into an LLC will often come at a higher rate.

I'm using white pages now, but not much luck with it, do you all know a more effective way to do it?