After discussing loan options with my credit union when I began my research I settled on a conventional loan.

There are stated income products with reasonable rates that do not require Tax Returns to be submitted they are more so based on the property and credit score

I have a tenant that I rent a basement room to, my credit score has improved at least 100 points in the last year and I have paid off almost all of my bad debt.

When they lent you the money, they checked your credit, not the LLC's.

Do a standard screening weighing heavily on there credit report.

Maybe a partner with credit

My concerns starting are my lacks of funds, investment experience, and VERY poor credit.

I am looking for something more strategic to were I can set targets, milestones for projects, properties, and my company and track and manage their progress.

Once I announced that I would require an application fee and run credit/criminal background checks, the calls dropped to a few a week.

If you verify you are treating them fairly, that may be all they need.If the clients want to save money, offer a trade off - they take on lawn care, and you reduce rent by the amount saved monthly (unless you were planning a rent increase to keep on track with your financial goals).