An alternative would be doing a cash out refi and buying new A class rental in my personal name to get a personal loan for 2.75% fixed 15 year (no balloon) and then after closing I’ll quit claim deed the property over to my LLC.

Otherwise, do you have suggestions for alternative sources of financing that I could suggest to my buyers?

Opinions on this strategy/ alternative options would be greatly appreciated.

You might also see if there are alternative internet providers where you can get TV through the internet.  

Looking for a cheap, good looking alternative that returns every year with little maintenance.

If you could secure 6%, there are safer alternatives for you.

If you’re renting it out, it suddenly isn’t habitable and you have to provide alternative housing. 

So I'm debating: do I replace the entire thing with new OSB subfloor and new vinyl plank flooring (contractor estimate of $6K) or is there an alternative fix that is more affordable but significantly dampens the creaking?

It’s a terrific alternative for young people who choose to not live in Manhattan.

There's a lot that remains to be seen with this particular solution though. 50% of rent seems like a low amount for a deposit, and the insurance option also seems like a bit of a risk and a nightmare for landlords when they need to collect on it.I will note that, here in Cincinnati, the tenant can request these alternatives and the landlord has to grant them, but it seems tenants are not very aware of the options as of right now.