And what's an alternative way similar to Jerry's program?

Finally, I might be novice to alternative investments but to your point, I believe Norada just ran into an economics wall and lost its ability to meet obligations.

If you have an Iphone, you can create a separate folder for your photos which you can save your business receipts.An alternative option is using an online storage platform such as google drive, dropbox, etcBest of luck

Their promise to package your properties into a commercial loan after reaching 5 properties could free up your DTI and provide a line of credit for scaling.Consider delaying aggressive HELOC repayment to preserve cash for new purchases, and explore portfolio loans or DSCR loans as alternatives.

Architect is just demanding more money and I guess we have no other alternative  Demanding more money and refusing to do it are two different things.

Alternatively, house hacking a small multifamily could cover living expenses while building equity.

Buck up, find alternatives, research before you leap, be smart. 

If managing the STR is no longer sustainable @Robbie Shiver, here are a few alternative options to explore:Mid-Term Rentals: Consider marketing to travel nurses or corporate relocations for stays of 1-6 months.

Alternatively if you feel confident in the higher value, I would ask if the lender is open to doing an independent appraisal ordered by an AMC instead of a desktop one. 

Those that own real estate will want to be active, those who are limited experience and time look at it as an alternative investment and want an expert to manage it just like some hire a financial advisor for their stock portfolio.