If I was renting I would be paying that rent to a landlord that would use that money to pay off his mortgage and ideally have some cash flow for his efforts and risk.  

I know LG is the preferred brand but am willing to risk using the others to save cash.

Purchase price: $17,500 Cash invested: $1,750 In the beginning stages of a full renovation project on this 2000sqft colonial.

Quote from @William Matthew Cowgill: I’m trying to find a hard money investor, I’m found a couple properties that I would like to buy and maybe a small apartment complex.

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential.

I started a systematic screening of every company I could find on the internet, but that seems like an endless task.I'm hoping to find a company small enough that I can speak directly to the person in charge and there aren't too many fees, and large enough that they have robust software and a system for staying on top of rent increases.I looked at Shane Dreffs, but his profile didn't say anything at all, so I'm not clear why he was referenced.Have you hired a new PM yet?

What are your best tips for finding investor-friendly lenders in Ohio?

I'm successful in finding good tenants and maintaining houses. 

Check with an attorney in the state you wish to lend in to ensure this is legal.As someone who has been on both sides of these types of transactions - that is, the designer / developer / builder / borrower / Realtor and now the lender - that's where I believe I can provide the most value.I am always open to collaborations and partherships AND learning more, so please feel free to chime in with suggestions, questions, and anything you find pertinent to share!

Are you doing it in cash or are you using a lender to help with the purchase/renovation?