- Oh, let me clarify here just in case - there is an ALTERNATIVE strategy that lists the repairs on the HUD....that strategy is inferior to filing the lien.  

Alternatively I could buy 1 house that requires less rehab.

This is a safe place for my CO investors to vent.In all seriousness, the dramatic policy increases I have seen numerous investors stomach right now is making us all scratch our heads and wonder what alternative options are out there.

Alternatively you can start the eviction process.

REIReply is a great concept and is a great tool if you are just getting started and have no budget.As an alternative, I'd love to talk to you if you are looking for a solution that is more user friendly, allows you to tag prospects and place them in customized lead stages and gives you peace of mind because it's 100% compliant.

What alternative funding options did you explore?

My alternative would be a conventional loan with 20% down where my budget would be about 200k or 40k down. 

Alternatively, there are a few sites out there that can give you an estimate - but what I've found is that these have been highly unreliable (even Propstream). 

The rules are the same regardless of whether your heirs inherit a conventional IRA with stocks and mutual funds or a self-directed 401k with properties, trust deeds, and any other alternative assets in it.Consult with your CPA about tax implications for an inherited IRA.  

I can also see the alternative where a new investor would quickly understand the property and earmark costs before getting an on-the-ground GC to walk it.