But regional banks, such as SunTrust and Chesapeake Bank of Maryland advertise construction loans at low interest rates, and representatives of both banks have personally told me about their programs.

We dont have experience with them, but feel that there are more experience lenders out there that would provide you with better programs and investor assistance.

There's also several different software programs you can buy that allows you to design landscaping.

It is like $20-25 at the door and something like $120-130 for an annual membership so if you go to more than a few meetings it pays for itself like that pretty fast.You also get National REIA benefits like discounts and rebate programs at Home Depot, Sherwin Williams and lots of other things.  

There are loan programs that would allow a potential buyer to buy and close on the property in "As-Is" condition, finance the costs of the renovation and begin the renovation after the loan closes.

More lenders are offering the Homestyle renovation program in the past few months. 

Hi @Paulie Moore ,If your interested in development I would highly recommend you check out the UW's Certificate in Commercial Real Estate program - it was fantastic.

After being given the pitch for the 5-figure mastery program (cheapest level: 20k), I left early to do some research and found this site instead.

then BP is one great big degree program on real estate investing. 

There are many programs, government or privately funded, that can let you buy with less down.