They may require YOU to provide comparable rental data to justify the increase and even then may only approve part of the increase.While this is frustrating, think of the alternative - landlords abusing the system by raising rents beyond market rents and all us taxpayers footing the bill.

I was wondering if anyone on here could give me any tips or alternative besides getting a bank mortgage loan.

Alternatively the rate you've been quoted would be closer to 1.4% in points with about $1300 in other lender fees. 

Are you saying alternative investments etc or something alternative within the field of real estate?

Are their any alternatives?

Most of the latter can appraise a 2-4 unit with competence and only the former would be able to play in the 5+ space or alternative assets arena with any credibility.

I keep telling people there are alternatives to eviction.

My thought is a SD IRA basically gives you alternative to stocks.

I would partner to get into a real estste deal quicker or use an alternative lender with higher rates that will allow a lower downpayment amount?

It’s a cheap alternative to the other suggestions.