The alternative is to go with a single-family home, live in it for about 1.5 years, and then purchase another home while renting out the first one.

This Abbeywood Dr property was an attractive opportunity due to its below-market purchase price and strong demand in the Decatur area.

A deed is given and accepted as an alternative to ("in lieu of") foreclosure.

Here's a blog I wrote about H.S.A.s invested in alternative assets Financial Independence Retire Early - Achieve FIRE Faster with a Self-Directed HSA- https://udirectira.com/achieve-fire-faster-with-a-self-direc...

As mentioned by @Chris Mason, Bridge Loans: These short-term loans can provide immediate financing until more traditional financing becomes available or until the property stabilizes and becomes more attractive to lenders.Interest rates and stipulations may be a pain.Out of the box here and requires a few more research, SBA Loans: Small Business Administration loans can be an option, especially the SBA 7(a) loan program, which can be used for hotel acquisitions.I heard someone  mention - Mezzanine Financing: it involves a combination of debt and equity financing, which might appeal to some investors looking for higher returns.

I think our cooler climate and fresh water resources are going to attract a lot of population in coming years, especially as CA/FL become impossibly expensive for many people. 

And alternating Fridays 11am-1pm. 

I've noticed that properties with virtual tours tend to get more engagement online, and investors/agents who use them often say they help attract more serious buyers and renters. 

Get involved means more than go to meetings - the Better Government/Lobbying groups within the association attract the money to their meetings/events/volunteer opportunities.

We're willing to live almost anywhere in the greater Sacramento area based on what we can afford, provided of course that the property is in a decent neighborhood that has a good chance of attracting responsible tenants.As for budget, I believe we could get a conventional loan for properties up to $600k, but my strong preference is to find a distressed property (or seller!)