This ruling may be helpful in allowing more alternative lending institutions participating in the housing market.

Exploring distressed multifamily properties with value-add potential presents an alternative avenue.

My verdict: it could be a winning play given your equity and potential upside, but carefully weigh the pros and cons.Crunch the numbers: Factor in all expenses, potential vacancy rates, management costs, and ensure the cash flow covers your mortgage and leaves you with enough buffer.Consider alternative Bay Area locations: Maybe there are suburbs with less pressure on prices but still good rental potential and appreciation prospects.Don't rule out the single-family option: If the numbers work and you value the lifestyle, don't discount it entirely.

We have 10+ self service car washes/auto bays with no subscription services (some closed, some active, some partially active) for sale in our region and I am looking to find alternative uses for investors interested in the properties. 

Alternatively I could take out a Heloc and buy a 4plex and it would be less work.This is all on the Oregon Coast.Thanks Keith  

In my workup, I estimated that a 3/2 1150sqft buildout (as an alternative) would bring around $1800-1900/month, and this property is in midcity. 

There are two products that I know of one is called Super Seal and the alternative is a competing product called AC Leak Freeze that we used in this particular case.  

Or primarily for sufficient capital for down payment and obtaining a new DSCR or alternative qualifying loan for the target acquisition.Although there are alternative income qualification methods for fixed second loans and HELOC's utilizing bank statements and even DSCR rental income, as the lender risk increases, generally so does the borrower's interest rate.

He really likes us and has a hard time saying no to us, I am exploring alternative sources for financing some of our flips and STRs.I saw an ad for PrivateMoney.com - the Headline says Hard Money is for suckers.

When he started investing, interest rates where not artificially low so there was no contest and stocks was the better alternative.