Anyone have recommendations on local lenders in Philadelphia for a LTR in the city?  

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

On the other hand, a "served by publication" heir could argue the guardian ad litem did not do their job well, the heir should not be foreclosed from claiming the tax sale was void, and they ALWAYS have 3 years after the tax deed date to assert their rights and cannot lose them simply because of a GAL who did not assert the correct defenses on behalf of the unknown or unfound heirs.

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

In most cases, the lender will require the person who is providing the capital to sign for the mortgage.

The challenges I faced in the process was negotiating with private lendersDid you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Following David Green's Core 4 strategy (realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender) gives confidence to invest anywhere.

I've spoken with a few lenders about getting a construction loan for two lots we'd like to put investment properties on but I can't seem to find a lender that will do it.

Once again, it's not that hard, I think non-contractors are intimidated.

I would say, you may be able to get lower rates than mid 8s as my lenders are high 7s for a similar scenario but you may be tripping over dimes to save nickels.