An alternative if you wanted to keep it rent neutral would be to stipulate payments on the 1st and 15th of the month, which would give you an even 24 payments over the year. 

Alternatively, would it be better to continue purchasing new homes with each move (approximately every 3 years) to gradually build my portfolio?

Again, assuming this transaction is in CA.Here's some initial reading for you, which may help:Civil Code § 2945.4 CC - Foreclosure Consultant Violations (shouselaw.com)************************Alternative options may be to purchase the 1st TD and do the foreclosure yourselves, or gather the cash and buy it at the trustee sale. 

An alternative is to get more involved in your local REIA and take a heavy-hitter out to a very good lunch.

Hello Nick, State Farm dropping your apartment insurance policy for the two 5-unit apartment buildings you manage in California is challenging, but there are several alternatives to consider.

@Jonathan GreeneI agree - I like to offer an alternative option which can be negative and I get plenty of private messages of me being mean, out for people etc.As an example, I am Sorry, but my opinion is if you get 100% financing I think it is ultra high risk especially for someone new to real estate.

Unfortunately, we have found there are many people out there in alternative assets shooting by the hip and practicing unethical business. 

If yes, what are alternative methods to tap into its real estate equity after signing a multi-year lease with an operator? 

If you’re unhappy with your employer look for alternatives so that you can still get funding for investments.

.- **Alternative Strategies**: Continuing with delayed lending (refinancing after repairs and tenant placement) has its merits, allowing you to build equity and stabilize cash flow property by property.Please feel free to DM me.