- Oh, let me clarify here just in case - there is an ALTERNATIVE strategy that lists the repairs on the HUD....that strategy is inferior to filing the lien.  

In general, doing less is safer.

REIReply is a great concept and is a great tool if you are just getting started and have no budget.As an alternative, I'd love to talk to you if you are looking for a solution that is more user friendly, allows you to tag prospects and place them in customized lead stages and gives you peace of mind because it's 100% compliant.

However, it allows you to use the vacant rents of 75% market rent as an alternative income to help the borrower to qualify.Happy to connect and assist you in your real estate investing journey.

Alternatively I could buy 1 house that requires less rehab.

This is a safe place for my CO investors to vent.In all seriousness, the dramatic policy increases I have seen numerous investors stomach right now is making us all scratch our heads and wonder what alternative options are out there.

Alternatively you can start the eviction process.

What alternative funding options did you explore?

The rules are the same regardless of whether your heirs inherit a conventional IRA with stocks and mutual funds or a self-directed 401k with properties, trust deeds, and any other alternative assets in it.Consult with your CPA about tax implications for an inherited IRA.  

In some instances there are alternatives to foreclosure.