What really took me by surprise was that one of my go-to lenders here in Milwaukee is using my portfolio expense ratio (!)

With an ARV of $325,000 with comparable properties/cash flow.

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

The only caveat is that the mortgage lender likely has a clause that says they can call the note due in full upon transfer. 

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

If this property is being financed you will also need the mortgagee clause from your lender to be added.

@Jeff Schechter If you end up using both services, I would really appreciate it if you posted on here and compared the two.

Hello Trace, My name is Luis; I am not a direct lender but a mortgage broker so I work with mortgage lenders.

A knowledgeable VA lender can provide guidance tailored to your unique circumstances.

You have many possibilities:Research Contract for Deed & Seller Carry back financing.If they were able to qualify with a non QM lender for the 1st Mortgage  you could possibly have a 2nd position loan with an equity participation component.