The alternative is to find a seasoned investor in the location where you plan to invest, work out an agreement with them to bring their money, time, expertise, relational capital, systems, etc. to a deal you bring to them, and let them show you the process from beginning to end.

I have experience in construction and rehab projects so would plan on doing a lot of my own work and subcontracting out the rest to save money vs the alternative of hiring a contractor to do the whole project. 

Over the years, Marvel started creating spin-off stories and ridiculous cross-overs and alternate universes.

The last post is correct, we are required to have our license classification and clearly displayed on our trucks, business cards and any other advertising.

If your wife is a stay-at-home mom and is involve with managing the rentals you may want to explore Real Estate Professional Status as an alternative tax strategy or along side your STR tax strategy.

Secure a conventional loan for the remaining balance, and use alternative financing options like FHA loans.

- 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.  

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.

Have you considered alternative financing options for your RE project?

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.