Look into a local REI or Landlord Association and network with the local investors as well as hanging out here.

Do you go to local real estate meetups? 

I would take in all you can on this site, also the books you read and getting to see people speak/network at the local REIs.

What do the local codes say about a rebuild for an existing non-conforming parcel with a greater than 50% loss?

Pennsylvania Real Estate Attorney here,You only have to worry about piercing the corp veil under very limited circumstances - specific events of fraud, co-mingling funds, etc. 

The best thing all of us can do is meet with our local apartment associations and as a group reach out to local lawmakers to enact improved, landlord-friendly squatter laws on a local level.

@Anthony Ervin, typically these inputs are a combination of market research, talking with local industry professionals, and some of your own instincts.  

Try a local community bank or credit union.

@Mark Walker I would call every local bank in your area too.

I'd first look at local credit unions and then expand outwards from there and know you can sometimes get financing outside of the state.Another option is to work with a private money lender.