I got a security system installed and some lights outside.

You will need a personal guarantee or collateral such as a lien on a paid off property to secure the loan.

Not going to last forever as I prefer the security of a bank.

The case concerned a bankruptcy debtor who was granted a discharge of her personal liability on the mortgage loan in question, but the lien securing the loan remained on the property.

I'm working w USBank to secure financing to search for a cabin in the smokies.

3) Once a deal is secured, you can post on BP’s “Find Deal” —> “Real Estate Listings” section.

This is active real estate, even though you are rehabbing a rental, because you are committing your time that is what makes it work.If you decide to work with a Provider that does most of that for you and you simply are the financial backing then you will sacrifice about 10% of your potential profits, but you will gain back security and time. 

What steps have you taken to secure that form of financing? 

I feel something like 1 point origination and 10% interest would be fair. 1st lien position secured with deed of trust, max loan amount of 75% of ARV.

A wise investor might ask some of those folks if they'd rather earn 3% on an investment secured by real estate.