Alternatively they completed one unicorn deal in their life and then turn that into a course while failing to tell those who sign up the  years and years  it took to run down the one seller willing to agree to their loopy terms.

I'll offer it as a non-snowy alternative & we are the 5th largest city in the country!

I think STR is a good alternative for a second home that you STR most of the year and use for leisure.

@Sean PetrashTo find a suitable property for short-term rentals in New Braunfels, consider factors like budget, market realities, property type, location, financing options, contingency planning, STR research, alternative rental strategies, driving for dollars, property management, and long-term vision.

Alternatively, there is Revnest.

You can alternately split your cash between different banks if needed.

A lot of people like to tout that private lending is this risk free business alternative to owning your own investment properties.

I'm also already looking for alternatives using your process. 

While the self-directed IRA is a great structure for investing into real estate and other alternative assets, the Solo 401k is widely considered to be even better.Compared to an IRA, Solo 401k contribution limits are roughly ten times higher and there is no custodial requirement for the 401k.

Land contract emerged as the most attractive alternative financing in the last two recessions.