I'd reach out to private lenders/debt funds, banks and credit unions to see if you can find a lender or several lenders interested in land.

I find credit unions to be most benificial...they are "in it" to help the share holders...not the big banks...got a HELOC at prime + .5 ...not too bad

We get a tip compliance, I am with the Culinary Union.

I used a credit union commercial mortgage with 20% cash down, at a 10 year locked in term, amortized at 25 years.

Looking for a bank or credit union that will support my plan and is willing to open one or several accounts under the series LLC. 

Also, would it be better to contact a local bank/credit union or should I reach out to a mortgage broker? 

Smith Regarding financing, you may want to check with small banks and credit unions in your area.

Some credit unions for example have promotional periods (mine is interest only and fixed rate for the first 5 years).

In both cases the max leverage I could get was 75%.You can shop around (make sure to try the credit unions) but I doubt you'll find anybody willing to finance a commercial deal at 96.5% LTV.  

Some exceptions are the deposit lenders which are just hig because they are getting out of the business, and some speciality ones, e.g. a credit union, which offers an especially low rate.