So, you could get a great deal in Mexico with an unattractive mortgage because you could still be cash flow positive.The only other alternative is seller financing.

Everyone thinks we have an alternative reason, but all we want them to do is invest wisely so they invest MORE!

It would depend on other factors aside from cash flow such as what you put down, what your alternative investments would be etc. 

Mark Ferguson) who use private money lenders to finance deals as a preferred alternative. 

Always think if there is an alternative way to spending money.   

Alternatively You may be able to sign your name on the contract as “John Doe and his/her assigns”

If no local any recommendation for a alternate lender.Ty

In normal times, I stick to alternatives (commercial, non qm, hard money, portfolio etc). 

Syndications can be a great passive investment and there are lots of sponsors here on BP.You mentioned you're unsure about tying up a large sum of money for an extended period of time like a syndication would require so an alternative would be to become a HML and act as the bank. 

Is there an alternative and if so what are the benefits ?