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.

Alternatively I could buy 1 house that requires less rehab.

- 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.  

Alternatively you can start the eviction process.

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.

What alternative funding options did you explore?

My alternative would be a conventional loan with 20% down where my budget would be about 200k or 40k down. 

Someone comes in and uses lead roof materials, electrical conduits, a tank lining, soft solder, orparts from China all which have lead in remodeling after the certification...I know lead is dangerous for children.

Partnering with a good property management company can help you handle the distance, but be careful with tax’s material participation rules if you expect tax savings.Sticking local is convenient, but branching out might give you better opportunities to meet your financial goals.

The rules are the same regardless of whether your heirs inherit a conventional IRA with stocks and mutual funds or a self-directed 401k with properties, trust deeds, and any other alternative assets in it.Consult with your CPA about tax implications for an inherited IRA.