looking for mortgage broker, lender. 

I've heard of "blanket mortgages" which I thought might be a better option for me so I could use the equity in both properties and only need to get one mortgage.

Happy to help you connect with contractors my family has used and that I know of personally. 

Personal loan for the rehab.

I personally don't have enough funds to come out of pocket.

You would want an closed end second mortgage instead of a HELOC for a long term cash use like a down payment.

As those savings rates begin to come down, mortgage rates should also, and the number of properties that will cash flow will hopefully increase.  

If someone injures themselves and sues, they will be suing the LLC and not you personally.

So instead of paying the bank for a home equity line of credit on my first home and paying them interest, I was able to use a personal loan to myself via my employer 403b and pay myself back with interest. 

I am considering keeping my current personally owned home/farm and renting it as horse owner property. already completely set for 2-4 horses. my personal interest rate on the property is 2.6% and I don't want to loose it.