I would highly recommend them as you vet alternatives...

Further, gold has hit multiple all time highs and continues to be more prone to a pull back than continued appreciation in the short term.I wont contest is value to diversify and hedge inflation, but it is not a great alternative for cash reserves in my opinion.

The rate you can offer is better than what he/she would get in an alternate investment. 

My multiunit is being fumigated and I am providing some money to the tenants for alternate housing. 

Is there an alternative method so I canreport my income only as that is how the others accountants are their returns, I just dont know how?

You can use it to invest in real estate and other alternative assets.

@Sarah Linkenhokersuggest searching for alternative financing or another capital partner.

Any creative, alternative ways to get this to work? 

@Charles Stein  hot water baseboard with what fuel source? 

As an alternative there are investor rehab loans called HomeStyle and Choice from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.