Hard money lenders will either lend up to 85% on the loan to cost (acquisition and rehab), or 70% of the ARV (after repair value).

Get a DEEPLY experienced reno loan lender.

Also, lenders often prefer financial statements in addition to tax returns (literally no one likes reading a tax return, it's just common and easy to ask for). 

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@Michael Langeman we usually get our lenders, plumbers, property managers, GC's, properties, lawn people, etc. etc. etc. from other real estate investors. 

You may communicate with them via the forums or by sending them private messages.Attend Local gatherings: Find out whether Northeast Florida is hosting any events or gatherings for real estate investors.

Private lending/tax liens/notes...

A matter of fact I have one lender that offers a low money down lown and NO PMI which is wild.   

added value by building out a full functional NY style deli/bodega on one side and updating already established laundromat on other side Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Here are some recommendations to help you on your journey:To begin, get pre-approved for a loan from local lenders like Georgia's Own Credit Union, SunTrust (now Truist), and Wells Fargo.