For starters, tune in to the BiggerPockets Podcast and connect with the local lenders and brokers.

Aaron,No you will not find a Bank/Lender that will go into 3rd lien position if you if did I would not want to see that rate in terms of "High".

I can't think of a good reason, other than maybe being underwater in a house that won't sell, that a vet would allow a non-vet to take ownership of their entitlement.

Why are lenders pushing this?

Let them know who you are, how they can pay rent, and how they can communicate with you (emergency and non-emergency).

5% Conventional Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Quote from @Griffin Dalrymple: @Nick Maugeri no bank will offer a LOC on the properties (even with very attractive LTV) bc they don’t want 2nd position.It seems like good options would be private lenders then, depending on what you can support for their return.

@Romane Daley,Yes, you can use leverage with an IRA; however, the loan must be non-recourse.

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

@Lauren Sanford and @Chris Seveney - I am invested in 7e, but as for some diversification, which I believe in to a degree, are there other funds out there that allow for non accredited investors?