Not sure about his experience with SD fraud but if he can’t help I bet he can point you in the right direction. 

I have contacts for CPAs and attorneys in San Diego and Los Angeles if you're willing to work with folks down south, shoot me a private message if you want the names and what kinds of services you're looking for if you know.

I've heard of (1) another investor who has private lender financing to fund 100% purchase price + light rehab + furniture with 5 year term at 10%, (2) someone else who has an institutional line of credit for similar projects at 7.5%, (3) another investor who was able to raise a blind 10 yr pool of money for corporate housing properties at 6.5%.

Looking for someone who can help with acquisition of private lending to fund real estate transactions in western MA. 

I’ll use private money when I can, but don’t mind going alone and paying for help.

Even in New York City, most private landlords only require Security Deposit and First Months rent.

Partial doc lenders are private lenders, not freddie/fannie insured so the rates are higher, but they're willing to work with self-employed individuals more readily. 

What are some good private lender sites have you guys used to finance your first flip.

A 50% LTV loan is a pretty safe bet so you'll probably be able to get somebody to bite assuming you're willing to pay the points/higher interest.Another option would be to contact some credit unions in the CT market you're property is located in.

@Alex Silang I am not claiming to be an expert but I think your best bet would be to look for a turnkey provider in a place conveniently close to you and see if they would be willing to give you a role in what they do - maybe doing something you are already good at, so they benefit, and in return you see and learn what they do.I am suggesting this because in my line of work there are many many people with academic and theoretical knowledge but they often haven't ever really applied any of it.