The New Orleans agent was able to connect us with a local lender.

@Quiche LynnIf a home is in foreclosure the options are to work something out with the lender, pay them the amount that is past due or file bankruptcyHow they get the money to pay the lender what is owed can be from any source, but unless that lender is brought current or has some type of arrangement they typically do not stop foreclosure

I don't have much in the way of equity but continue to save to buy my first property, I have great credit and a DSCR lender who is willing to lend to me, but I am missing the equity for the deals.

I mean I guess if a lender has no idea what they are doing you could but I would sure not plan on it. 

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

Probably rare in a rural setting in.. an urban setting you can almost count on it.the othere issues will be title insurance when it comes to a lender policy.

@Sean Haran- thanks ...if you havent already done this - make sure to get fully pre approved with a lender  in order to make sure you can qualify for the loan amt you think you will need .

Finding good contractors, negotiating & budgeting Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The property is under my LLC and one lender said they can do HELOCs just not under my LLC only under my name. 

Hey @Hunter GibsonI am a local lender in the area and I've helped multiple investors in Cincinnati.