I would highly encourage you to check out SRO or Single Room Occupancy as a potential alternative or in addition to STR properties. 

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I will also start looking on crexi and auction.com I was looking for alternatives to realtor and zillow.

I did some quick check and 0.085/kW (assuming hr) is similar to wholesale export rate so it might serve an alternative to developers.

According to IRS Publication 946, fences fall under the category of 15-year property.You can use either the General Depreciation System (GDS) or the Alternative Depreciation System (ADS).

They're more focused on the property values than your personal finances.Explore crowdfunding platforms as an alternative to traditional bank financing.

Are there any hard money lenders or alternative solutions that could help navigate this dilemma?

There are other companies out there that are not syndications but REITS that can be an alternative as well.  

This is why I believe it to be safer to buy in areas that have high tourist and resident demand.

Alternatively, rent regulated tenants can also file a rent reduction complaint with DHCR.