I don't see dirt having much to do with it between the alternatives.

Let's get some details, but leasing is a good alternative. :)

The alternative is 25% down on a fixed loan, no PMI or 15% down on an ARM.

Hi Bigger Pockets fam,Im a wholesaler in OKC and im having trouble finding an alternate number to use for my bandit signs.

You'd have to consider your longterm goals, your plans for the property and the conditions of the local market-- what return you could get for your money with an alternate investment, your risk tolerance...

Have you considered alternative deals?

It is suppose to provide an alternative means to fund a deal.

I was thinking about non-real estate investing, such as holding cash, buying gold, municipal bonds, foreign stocks, or perhaps a mutual fund that deals in alternative energy or something along those lines.

That is why i looking for alternative investment options.Thanks for your information.James

Obviously I wouldn't want to do this in anything but a lower end rental or flip, but it seems like a cheap and possibly attractive alternative?