Some lenders are more flexible on the account information that is needed, so the clients that do it that way will actually name the LLC after the exact address which makes it a bit easier to track.

Anyone have suggestions for a portfolio lender in the St.

Also, make sure to get pre-qualified from a lender for which ever loan product that you wish to utilize so that you can shop effectively. 

Unfortunately, all the lenders I have called so far do not lend on multi-unit properties.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Some lenders even use it to underwrite which shows the quality of data. 

I took a loan against myself to help provide reserves as asked for by my lender and paid it back to myself relatively quickly. 

Ideally I’d love to find a lender who would lend based on ARV instead of LTC.

There are two steps you should take here:1 - Speak with an investor friendly agent/property manager who can help you complete a property analysis to determine current value, recommend renovations (if any), and if renovated the after repair value (ARV).2 - Speak with a lender to discuss loan options.

Start by getting in touch with an agent/lender.