Alternatively, consider house hacking or rentals for more stability.

Were seeing a lot of BRRRR refinances in the sixes rate wise recently - rates have been a bit volatile last couple of weeks but some really solid BRRRR deals going on with DSCR considering the short seasoning periods and rates really competitive with conventional alternatives

Alternatively, you could take a loan against your 401k for that initial amount.Once you’ve secured the property and paid the 5%, you can then work with a private money lender (PML) to close on the property once the deed is ready. 

Return should always be thought of in the context of alternatives with regard to risk.

Many alternative lenders have internal guidelines that prevent against lending on assets with any commercial components.

I would like to offer my client alternative solutions, and sober living may be a viable option to make this property cash flow.If you are a sober living operator in Los Angeles County or know someone I can connect with, please feel free to reach out!

@Christian PenaHouse hacking in New Jersey, near NYC, offers affordable alternatives and high demand for rentals.

Need facts, not a general alternative.

Alternately for the persistant ones I just keep the line open, meaning tie their people up by just putting the phone on the counter and let them talk.I am surprized they are not labeled as potential spam on your phone expecially with the sequential numbers. 

Alternatively, if you're getting a 9% ROE but there are deals on the market that would earn you 12%, time to move that equity!