Because of this, my property management is going to help with organizing the rehab, and gives me peace of mind being a boots on the ground and security in knowing I don't have some random contractor running off with my money. 

Would this be a Security issue? 

Its a great option still if you plan to house hack and can qualify and can find something in one of the approved areas. https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/w...I have a preferred lender who does 100% LTV (100% Financing) for properties you plan to live in without the geographic restrictions.

It sounds like this would be considered a personal loan, secured against the house.

We recently secured a property in hopes of finding a money partner, with us being the working partner.

@Elliot Saks If the area has higher crime, that will drive up the price.For any rental in SE WI, a competitive rate is $0.30 per $100 of insured value. 

Wouldn't it make more sense to get the pre-approval first that way when he identifies the target property and puts an offer in he can tie it up, do 14 or 21 day loan contingency and use that time to secure the loan?

All security deposits held by the seller are transferred to the buyer at the time of closing.

Equity Build and EquityBuild Finance are being sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission for running a Ponzi scheme. 

If you have flip opportunities in MN or Western WI or commercial multifamily please feel free to shoot me a note.