Does anyone know any banks or private investors that would fund buy and holds in OH?

I private/owner financed all 3 of my investment properties last year and it was the best option for me because all the banks required much higher down payments, higher terms and too many restrictions.  

I have done a few deals with a business partner for private lenders (as well as national mortgage companies)We can do a phone conference or even meet for coffee/lunch etc

If I can assist you in your search feel free to send me a private message.

And would one recommend hard money over a private lender for fix and flips, or does it simply depend on interest rates? 

@Bil CasimirI haven't reached out to lenders or private partners on this deal.

Private message me if you want to talk

Generally you they have a topic with a speaker or panel (economy, current conditions, out of state buying, private money, etc) and the agenda is something like 6-7 networking, 7-8 speaker, 8-9 networking. 

We are also looking for private lenders. what is the best approach in reaching out to private lenders in the south florida area

I used Listsource to create a list of 212 Absentee Owners with equity.I went driving for dollars for about a month and compiled an extra 20 contacts to mail.Then I used Google to compile a good letter I wanted to use as a mailerI used plain white printing paper with a red font (looks like handwriting)Bought stamps and labels at a discount from Ebay (and used Ebates.com for an extra 1% cash back)I also used a local company to print 200 one color one sided bandit signs for $185.03 total (free pickup, no shipping costs)And got H-stakes from Home Depot for roughly $0.30 each1st dealI got a call from someone way out in Lakeland, FL.