In some instances there are alternatives to foreclosure.

Look into RUBS as an alternate to submetering, which can get expensive.

Whenever clients come to me asking about AirBnB and STR, I always recommend Padsplit as an alternative.

This is going to make me shop other alternatives since I have not checked the market in a while.I have not had a claim with them but I am concerned there will be issues when I do.Update: Just got feedback from them on their last error.

But also weigh the alternative of how costly the prepayment penalty is.  

Our clients have found them to be much cheaper and easier to work with then the alternatives

Have you considered selling the home with seller financing/subject to as an alternative way to gain income/ unlock equity?

Alternatively, we'd be willing to secure the loan (or some portion of it) with our rental property in Texas.  

Speaking for myself I would never consider a Sub2 unless I knew I had alternative exit strategies to take out that underlying mortgage either by private money, conventional, or other routes.What is the significance of the " default judgement states," versus what we have here in WA, OR, CA ? 

Alternatives include the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy and flipping.