I always tell my clients who ask me if they should put in LLC or individual name that it mostly depends on the lending they are using. 

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

So, to get funding, you probably need some kind of asset based lending where the lending is focus on the value of the asset and the ability of the asset to generate income. 

Since you have 10k liquid, I would reach out to other investors in the area and see if they might need private lending for earnest money deposits until you are ready to buy your first property.

That would be about a month.This timeframe may vary among institutions, counties and states.

Chad and his business partner currently focus on long-term rental properties and private lending in and around the college town of Clemson, South Carolina with a portfolio of 90+ units.

Quote from @Jay Martin: Has anyone heard of or used Bluebird lending they have dscr loans, etc. opened in 2018 in Philly, lend in a bunch of states, but hard to find info on them. have not heard of them but based on the website appear legit.

You're spot on with how private money lending offers speed and flexibility compared to traditional banks.

I’m curious—how are you all navigating the current lending environment for your real estate deals?

Wholesaling, investing in REITs, private lending, and micro-investing platforms can diversify properties.