=globalization, a dramatic increase in travel, and the ‘democratization of wealth’, and the oppressive tax regimes of the industrialized nations that are choking on the tab for their massive social welfare programs has led to an increasing popularity of international real estate destinations.

They're popular in Germany, but Germany's a lot smaller than the US and it's an easier infrastructure to create.

Originally posted by "TC":The fire department would have it towed to a scrap yard after they put out the fire.I knew there must be an "alternative" option to resolve this issue.

But I will assume you mean - they are experienced, know their craft and are professional.Pay attention to the real estate signs that are placed on people properities in your area.Individuals tend to use agents who are popular and their signs are seen the most in their area.An agent that is making money is an agent that can afford to advertise consistantly.

An alternative is to find an area close by that if people couldn't find the rental they wanted in X area, then they would go to Y area as an alternative.Good Luck.

If it's land you purchased and placed a container on, it might be more complicated.As a side note, I find this whole alternative housing "movement" intriguing so I did some research recently on buying land and allowing tiny housers to rent plots as they're traveling.

I know it may seen like a hefty fee to pay one months rent to place a tenant but the alternative is risky and can be expensive.

A washer dryer is a great amenity especially if the alternative is hiking to a laundromat a ways away.

If you do an open house, offer an alternative way for those who can't make it, so they can view the home and get their application in too.By bringing everyone together at the same time, it creates an atmosphere of competition.

An alternative to putting more debt on your primary residence is to put the debt on the property you are acquiring, including the rehab dollars needed.