Fort Valley, GA is  a focus because of the demand for alternative student housing in the area and the low costs to acquire single family homes.Looking forward to networking with like minded individuals.  

By the time the pandemic hits, your financing alternatives are gone. 

Create a false panel to hide the recycling bins- you can buy ready made ones or make your own. http://diy-alternative-energy.com/15-best-looking-ways-hide-trash-cans-frugal-fabulous/ Change out the light fixture for something more decorative.

I’d love to know what are some other alternatives to REWW that help automate your wholesaling, deal-finding processes?

There isn't enough clearance between the door frame and the bull nose of the dead bolt to fit a 4.5" grinder.You'll need a source of 110 volt alternating current. 

I'd like to have the freedom to review MLS, to save money on a potential offer and to make an offer that I think is a good deal where I don't have to worry about my agent balking at it.That said, is there a broker in the DC area that will take you on if you are only a part-time agent mostly doing it for yourself or another alternate strategy?

@Tyson HoseyYea its an alternative, it should be easy to get a secure credit card, they can start it with one month of rent to make it easy then usually after 6months to a year the bank would return the money to them 

That is the reason I am looking for alternative investments in the first place.Now, I always hear folks bring up Buffet - it should be noted his latest REI was in NYC.

Other than carpet and replacing the treads with hardwood treads, what are some good alternatives for durable stair coverings?  

You could set up alternative asset protection entities, though.