There are some areas where there are revitalization programs to attract investors but those areas with the incentives are also usually the areas with the most crime.  

Are there any banks that are more apt to lend to LLC's, or specific commercial programs that would allow for such a practice?

We are currently enrolled in a REI mastery program and are implementing marketing strategies such as direct mail and bandit signs.

There are programs online that can streamline the process of finding homes in foreclosure.

They are AR programs, all of them. 

This is a common program. 

Lou,My numbers are below, and come with the following disclaimers:Ignore returns % (They aren't programmed correctly)30 yr am and 5% (might be long & light)I forced 15% of and on my investment as a return (I usually do 10% each)8% Management (I dropped this from my usual 10%)7% Vacancy (I dropped this from my usual 10%)7% Reserves (I dropped this from my usual 10%)The Management, Vacancy and Reserves are ON TOP of the seller's numbers, which include those items in their expenses.With my model, I look for positive cash flow after it's all said and done... and this property does that, albeit at slightly lower Return/M/V/R than I like... but it looks like it could be a winner if the numbers hold.

Harvard has an extension program that offers some classes that seem like they would be valuable, as well as some other State schools.  

Our Network has relationships with multiple private lending program opportunities matching you to the product that best fits your need and ability, whether good/bad credit.

I have been studying from the fortune builders REI program and plan to join the REIA club here in Austin this month.