I have hit my limit of 10 rentals and now need to find an alternate source of lending.

So many people are looking for affordable alternative housing, who can't afford first/last/sec or can afford it but get turned down anyway because self-employed, unemployed, etc.

Worth it, as compared to what exact alternative?

You can find the complete regulation with the map if you google 'Bethlehem Student Housing Zoning Overlay'.I am a fellow New Yorker and an architect and have three student houses in South Bethlehem...I like Bethlehem a lot but started looking for an alternative market because even getting a deal or two a year became too difficult...Feel free to DM if you want to chat or have specific questions.Good luck!

Alternatively is it better to simply rise the rent?

If the seller can’t finance remediation, is there an alternative for me to pay for it, stake my claim on the property, and yet still have him own/manage it (for all of the liability reasons)?

If moving that often doesn't float your boat then the other alternative would be to 1031 into DST or TIC projects. 

As for the security deposits, the legislative text explains that operators are required to provide written notice of security deposit payment alternatives, including a 3 month installment or a 6 month installment.

Alternatively, partner with them.Set a goal to complete an objective on a timeline.90 daysTake ActionRinse and repeat.

In today's competitive RE space there are alot of alternatives for brokers to hang your license with..