My question is, based on my situation what lenders do you recommend?

I'd recommend looking for partners to help fund the difference, from the lending side our hands would be tied.

Any advice or resources you recommend?

The other problem I have is that my DTI is too high to get another big rehab loan from the same local bank.   

A building with to high STR non owner occupancy doesn't appreciate as buyers cannot get conventional or jumbo financing in the future.

Ideally, if there's an investor in the Augusta, GA area I'd LOVE to shadow you or even do some rehab labor for you on weekends so I can get my hands dirty and see how the wheels really turn.Aside from that, if anyone has any general tips for making connections with local real estate investors or things I should be reading about, I'd love to learn from you!

So I am turning to the BP community at large to see if anyone here has any personal recommendations?

one almost hit the house after a storm.3. make sure when you run the numbers on Texas properties to account for the increase in property taxes year over year.4. before you buy in a new area be sure you establish some kind of relationship with an electrician, plumber, handyman, gardener, roofer Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Any tips, experiences, or best practices you can share would be greatly appreciated!

I was an on-site sales agent for luxury boutique buildings.