An alternative to wholesaling is to become a realtor. 

The seminar re-lit the fire within me and discovered Bigger Pockets while seeking an alternative source of knowledge and encouragement.After jumping on one Brandon's seminars I was convinced this was the community for us.

So, I'm looking for information/suggestions on getting started raising private capital to buy more properties in Philly.  I have a credit score right around 800, own 3 properties outright in Philly, have significant e...

@Kathy ArgentoOne alternative option is to check the BP inbox from the Safari browser

Consider alternatives to an option, such as:lease purchase, with a 12 month lease and 3-5% earnest money on a delayerd sale and purchase agreement.lease plus ROFR - right of first refusal. 

let me start at the bottom of your post, as I read it I never felt as of your BS meter had even been activated.I have listened to countless podcasts, several webinars and have been rooting through the forums.

Custodians tend to take a more conservative approach when reviewing alternative assets for investment, as they want to avoid the custody of any assets that may be involved in prohibited transactions.

An alternative to crowd funding is to buy a REIT on the stock exchange.

Question #3- Could someone suggest alternatives to solving this problem? 

Alternately, there could be a small option fee (for the right to purchase at a predetermined price in the future) and the downpayment proper is due at the point of exercise.