I was just trying to find alternate ways to verify their info.

As an alternative, you can also look for a private lender.

I would also be weary of the alternative lenders who provided your pre approvals without the equity source lined up.

But since this is off the beaten track, it is not straightforward finding alternative brokers or agents to help.So if you are a broker or agent that has some experience with this, or know of one, I am interested in discussing, or in getting a lead/some contact details.

I have been pondering alternative ways to fund my first investment property. 

Backup alternative in this area is redevelopment to condos if an owner preferred that route.

Anyone have experience with this alternative creative financing vehicle? 

Most of the bids I got from them were wildly over the top for the job needed, and they'd typically tell me they couldn't get an alternative bid.

Alternatively you have your quote and would make the repairs for $XXX...it seems this has somehow turned into a tenant right that simply doesn't exist.

That's not the alternative that I had in my mind.