In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.

In 2020/2021, when rates were at all-time lows, this area was super hot, like most other Atlanta markets, and investor demand was high.

Since your property has high resale potential, some lenders may be willing to work with you.Cash-Out Refinance – If you’re open to refinancing, you could take out a new mortgage for a portion of the home’s value (say, 60-70% of the $500K), and use the cash difference for renovations.Personal Loan – If you have good credit, you might qualify for a personal loan for part of the rehab costs, though interest rates are typically higher than secured loans.Partner with an Investor – Given the potential profit, you may be able to find a real estate investor or contractor willing to finance the rehab in exchange for a share of the profits upon sale.Your best option depends on your financial standing, timeline, and risk tolerance.

With a dynamic real estate market, diverse neighborhoods, and high rental demand, Chicago is a fantastic place to invest in house hacking. 

My firend once had a client who did a high end remodel in a somewhat modest neighborhood.

If you get in with a locked in company that's in it for the long haul, your success and being taken care of are gonna be pretty high. 

The country is the economic powerhouse of Europe, with a highly diversified economy driven by strong industrial, automotive, and technological sectors.

There is always risk, and these are highly risky and regulated techniques.

It's acceptable as an area though the flips I saw weren't great quality.  

I'm not a fan of complicated electronic locks because they have a high failure rate and are often very easy to hack.