Most of the areas of town with strong rent to price ratios are also places where it's relatively more difficult to attract tenants and also where turnovers are more common.

We all know that COVID-19 has had some extreme affects on the mortgage industry. The low interest rates and high demand has caused prices to sky rocket in most markets. 
Although, there are a significant amount of pe...

But, I couldn't find an alternative.

So much liability in this job nowadays has me looking for an alternate after my 20 years is up.

An alternative in that case may be to suggest going contract for deed, which is risky for the buyer but safer for you the seller.For marketing the house without an agent, this is certainly a market where if that can ever be done, now is the time. 

An alternative way to invest in real estate without purchasing rental properties is by flipping houses.

Don't extend yourself beyond what you can pay back if required.There are types of alternate credit that can be used. 

Hard money isn't your only choice (Your Choices: Banks, Friends and Family, Alternative lenders, Hard Money) 2. 

An alternative to finding that steep of a discount relative to value would be to take on a hard money loan and bring that cash into a deal. 

I want places with the potential to add cosmetic value, with sound bones, and a nice yard, as that makes my property attractive to tenants with pets, increasing my applicant pool.")2) Make a list of every property that has sold in the last 90 days in your area.