We have someone willing to lend us some money for this and a down payment.As of now, how do you think we stand? 

Can I propose a master lease option with the current owner if I can secure $15k down through private lending?

Primarily joining to interact with others as I look to grow my personal real estate investment portfolio but I also work in acquisitions for an institutional commercial real estate investment firm and have a lot of experience to hopefully offer the community.

 Does anyone know of a forum to match Self-directed IRA holders that want to lend with those seeking financing?

I was advised to have at least 1yr of rental experience before looking into commercial lending. 

If you or anyone you know might need a lending hand, please feel free to message me.Thanks!

I've been researching only FHA & various construction loans for up to 4 units.Can anyone recommend a resource with more information or can share info on their experience with commercial lending?

It doesn't seem like it would be a business activity (subject to SE) because all we do is lend the money.  

They all do portfolio lending but the best LTV was 65%.

Once the purchase of the home is closed, renovation funds are held in escrow to pay for pre-determined renovation work done by approved renovation contractors.The purchase of a house that needs repair is often a catch-22 situation, because the bank won't lend the money to buy the house until the repairs are complete, and the repairs can't be done until the house has been purchased.HUD's 203(k) program can help you overcome this obstacle by enabling you to borrow funds for the purchase or refinance of a property plus the cost of making the repairs and improvements in one mortgage.