Maybe it's because they're looking for alternatives and it's $1500 vs $47.I also don't "overhype or overpromise". 

Just looking for alternatives.  

Marketing it as an MTR might be a good alternative so long as Sacramento doesn't also regulate MTRs.

I am really trying to find a route alternative to that under the impression that loans are not assumable on average.

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. 

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.