I would just continue to grind over the years until you have the ability to pay for the DP yourself. 

There shouldn't be a real need to often get on the phone with the tenants so requiring this (i you are) may be hurting your ability to rent your place through FF.

Adding the ability to have an electric dryer adds minmal value to your property.....most people buy gas because it's cheaper to run.

From an investment standpoint this reminds me I believe of a Bill Cosby story line I believe.  

While others above have highlighted the ability to purchase a property with 0% down, there is one large stipulation: you must purchase a property as a primary residence.

Here is the how I would explain it to a kindergartner:The true power of a 1031 exchange is the ability for an investor to meet their investment objectives without losing equity to taxation.With more money they can buy larger, multiple, or more productive properties.What is the alternative?

Accepting even a small amount can complicate the eviction process and potentially delay your ability to terminate the lease in court.

Quote from @Kevin Robert Highgate: The ability to invest in property and replace your W2 income quickly is tough.

It was hard to find anything that cash flowed enough to make it worth it to us, and I personally prefer to have the ability to manage my properties myself.We decided to pivot into business acquisition.

For a relatively "safe" creative financing, one needs serious reserves (lots of moolah) and the ability to sell or refinance quickly when one of those "hiccups" occur.The gurus usually collect a large fee, from people who have neither money, reserves, nor experience.