As a lender - 1) investors that are just starting out normally float towards high leverage/high rates lenders (lower margins and more risk); experienced investors normally go with lenders that can close fast, reliably, and with low fees.

I personally like to buy real estate that has A) excellent long-term prospects ie. area growth, commercial vibrancy, high housing demand, rising rental rates and B) positive or at least neutral cash flow.

I am considering keeping my current personally owned home/farm and renting it as horse owner property. already completely set for 2-4 horses. my personal interest rate on the property is 2.6% and I don't want to loose it.

At that interest rate, is there a reason you wouldn't just put these expenses on a credit card or do credit card cash advance? 

But with COVID and higher rates I know a lot of banks/credit unions have cut back on some of their products, so I guess PenFed did too.If you are based in FL you can try Space Coast Credit Union.

I have read that acquiring bank loans in some ways actually gets easier as the bank cares about the NOI, CAP rate etc as the basis for the loan and not the individual behind the company seeking the loan. 

This is primarily because the franchisor are able to negotiate lower or below market lease rates due to their guarantees and credit rating.

Very limited information is being communicated by sponsors, particularly those that used high leverage variable rate loans to acquire in 2021-2022, so LPs are commonly feeling left in the dark.

I make secured and unsecured loans Loan amount: $2,000.00 – $20,000,000.00 Loan duration: 6 months – 30 years INTEREST RATE: 5.95% ANNUALLY Loan purpose: ALL Loan Type: ALL LTV: 85-95% NO PRE-PAYMENT PENALTY, FAST AND RELIABLE FINANCING.

Single-Family Home with a Basement:Pros:Familiar single-family living with potential rental income.Can be a good starter home, quieter living if the basement is well-soundproofed.Potentially lower initial investment compared to a duplex (depending on renovations).Cons:Finding tenants might take longer, especially if the basement isn't a fully formed apartment.You'll be responsible for all maintenance and repairs for both units.Less separation between your living space and the rental unit.Multifamily Duplex:Pros:Clear separation between your living space and the rental unit.Potentially higher rental income with a full, separate unit.Faster tenant search as it's a more traditional rental format.Cons:Might be slightly more expensive upfront than a single-family home with a converted basement.Potential for noise complaints if the duplex isn't well-built.Dealing with potentially two sets of tenants (though vacancy rates are typically lower with duplexes).So, which one to buy first?