Try talking to more than one lender to see if there are any other alternatives that may be available to you.

The other alternative is looking a little further out. 

I calculate the return on equity of alternative investments and pick the investment with the highest return. 

As for the rest make sure your lender will handle that many loans if not you may have to go to an alternate source.

@Randy Bloch From time to time there have been alternate lending products that do you have this requirement.

Also if you do purchase and renovate think about alternative rental housing. 

This sounds like a "blind fund" - but what's the alternative?

What is an alternative to a gas range that is good for cooking.

@Chase Clemens We use Guardian...probably best to connect with them directly...they seem to be getting more selective with what properties they take on...As an alternative, check with the city...maybe they would be willing to sell you an extra meter if you install it...Good luck

My issues is that every time the tenant wines the PM fixes the issue and bills me the invoice without finding another alternative or a cheaper alternative.