And thankfully, by the time I needed to execute on those options and actually complete the purchase of the leased properties, I had developed some private lender relationships that allowed me to complete those 3 transactions and several more thereafter.

But be carefull , again,  they are dificult to finance or obtain a loan , usually private loans are more expensive and they have higher interest rates . hope this help!

FB is not my fav, they are neither professional nor private. 

Securing loans with a low credit score is possible through private or HM lenders.

As others have commented, this is a scenario where you will have most luck with a private individual lender or some other local financing - just too small for pretty much all the national platform hard money lenders

Private message me if you need someone local.  

I've committed myself to being a full-time real estate investor, private money broker and real estate consultant!

The promissory note and personal guaranty are private documents that don't get recorded.

I have private money family friend who wants to fund multiple investments and since I come from the construction industry they are confident in my ability to rehab properties.

Some opt for private lending to avoid this tax and still have investments secured by RE.