You could set up alternative asset protection entities, though.

You shouldn't have to tear down any walls unless you choose to do spray foam insulation - and that will cost you at least double of the alternatives (not to mention costs of hanging fresh drywall).What I would do is find a company that does blown in insulation.

Alternatively, as others have suggested market to local properties owners in your target area or look for value add buying opportunities.Finding qualifying FHA MF that offers cash flow isn't an easy process.

What alternatives areavailable to the partners?

I bought before Little Italy was as popular as it is now and would have lulls in bookings in the winter, but now people want to be in that specific area!

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The alternative to that is that the management company simply calls a reliable, well known company with a good reputation and nice newer model, shiny trucks with professional graphics and cool slogans on them (AND VERY EXPENSIVE), pays the bill and then passes that bill on to the property owner. 

Now if the market cooperates and the property can be sold for a huge return in three years, that's great, but there has to be an alternative plan, and a longer hold cycle along with stress tests and conservative underwriting are the best line of defense.Good luck in your search!

Next, I have a popular platform providing "services" on a paid side, together with selling products. 

The key for my purposes is that if crafted correctly they do indeed provide an alternative to actual real estate ownership that qualifies for a 1031 exchange.