I have heard about doing deals with little to no cash down but I'm skeptical about whether creative financing options are truly viable.

What other options would be good?  

Quote from @Sarah Kensinger: Reach out to @Jeff Chisum and see what options you may have for this property. 

House hacking is probably your best option.

As others have suggested, you could get a conventional or FHA loan if you want lower down payment options.

Would a home equity loan be a viable option in this situation, especially in regards to eliminating some of the red tape I'm running into with a refinancing an scorp-owned property?

I’m not sure what is the best option here, if anyone could shed some wisdom that would be immensely appreciated. 

What I don't like is seeing the removal of peoples options and freedoms to self select and engage in what they want to do. 

However, if you want long-term stability and predictable payments, refinancing might be a better option, especially for larger projects.

Hi BiggerPockets team,I am a rookie US real estate investor searching for financing options for my first deal.Personal ProfileCitizenship: IsraeliI do not have US citizenship or a long-term visa.Investment GoalsLong-term rentals in good B/B+ locationsLow-maintenance propertiesKansas City, MO/KS, or its suburbsI am familiar with what https://lendai.us is offering, but I am trying to find other alternatives.Thank you!