That way you are an alternative rental option for those that cannot afford a single family home.

Alternative Financing OptionsIf you and your partner prefer joint ownership from the outset, consider these alternatives:Conventional Loan: Purchase the property together with 20% down (or 15% for multifamily in some cases).

Other times the terms may be worse, but it’s worth it because you have no alternative.

Promissory notes in general, as they have no collateral, seem a bit higher risk, perhaps mortgage note investing which are backed by residential and sometimes even commercial real estate would be a safer alternative, and yet very lucrative, too,  8-12% yieldsFor extra returns, I put a small portion of my portfolio into BDCs, Business development companies, that specialize in loaning money to growing businesses which are too high risk to get loans from proper banks.

I appreciate you taking the time and offering me another POV and alternative options.

With 4 years in container conversions, we're transforming shipping containers into modern, efficient tiny homes and small homes.Currently working on a small, 10 home, senior housing development.Expertise: Container home design, sustainable building, alternative housing.Looking to: Connect with investors interested in container homes, share knowledge about factory construction, and learn from the BP community.Feel free to reach out if you're interested in container homes or factory building practices!"

I would like to bring in more external investors in the future to fuel growth and form strong partnerships. 

Alternative I have a daughter up in Davis that we could help house hack…

Exercise caution and explore alternatives before considering them

An alternative to batteries is a "water battery".