So, here we go...If you are buying a foreclosure, some may be in better condition and are able to bank finance while others are in serious disrepair warranting alternative financing (hard money lenders, private lenders or cash). 

If the alternative to using a technique like this is giving up money to make the lender's life easier, just fire that lender.

As an alternative game you could also consider investing with a multifamily real estate syndicator, no work needed, and make something like 9% CoC and 15% IRR as an example. $50k - $100k can get you started with most.

My updated plan from the advice here on the thread:Connect with Tulsa area builders and agents that work with buyers who want to build to explore options on selling the lotDetermine if a 1031 exchange make sense to help fund the first propertyHave the first property be in San DiegoConnect with SD based BP folks and agents to explore SD optionsPurchase SD property that makes the most senseKeep investigating wholesaling feasibility to make more $Begin research on Miami property (STR rental laws, Airbnb alternatives, 6 month standard lease options for when I'm not there)Move on to NYC property research then VancouverBut focusing on #1 first - any other tips/tricks to selling lots you all like? 

Alternatively, Design/build could be a good option for this type of project.

A few options we're considering as alternatives to paying in cash ourselves:Having the seller fix some issues before purchase (we're in the process of post-inspection renegotiations).

View it was on alternative investing..

@Grant Carrington I hadn't looked into the equity line because we bought our house in October, but you're right it may be an easy conversation to find the down payment in the alternative way.

Technology provides alternatives to mainstream lifestyle of 1980s-present My vision is different than the historical "urban migration" trends.

Are there better alternatives?