I often run across members with an interesting product or service that I don't necessarily want right now but may want to refer back to in the future. 

You can get any conforming loan product up to 80 percent loan to value-- you don't need a home equity loan to tap into paper equity on a house you own free and clear.

Ask the realtor to give you comps for the finished product (so you know that even with a 10% down market that the builder has wiggle room and can pay you).

The triumphs (Yes, I did just score a closeout deal on product that actually matches the design and adds $800 to the bottom line) and the Marketing and selling (which is where the fun really begins).

I can answer your question(s) based on my research—you should however seek additional help from a professional and tap into other resources here on BP (e.g. threads, articles, blog posts, podcasts, etc.).Answers:Traditional banks likely won’t lend to an LLC without a personal guarantee and if they do, it would unlikely be a conventional product or eligible for delivery to Fannie Mae (read find a portfolio lender).Selling your property for $1 to your LLC might trigger a due on sale clause in your mortgage agreement.

If yes.Have you both targeted what a specific product will rent for?

When you find someone who can help you this way and understands the lending business and most important has access to the products you need you'll be just fine.Happy hunting and I hope this helps. 

Networking seems non-productive (Bc all I hear is "I'd do that too").

I will still have access to consumer loan products etc.Go consult with an attorney and ask questions.  

But giving the owners too many options is counter productive as well, so be careful.If the current owner just wants out; he may not even consider the lease option, whereas it may be better to try purchase with no money down.Hope this helps, and I hope you have a successful future!