(It’s interesting, though, that the language begins with “quitting” rather than presenting it as an alternative.)

BTC truly has, as of today, only 2 utilities to populace at large; (a) as an alternative investment (b) dark money storage and movement. 

Is Guesty or Lodgify a good alternative? 

It’s not as passive (unless you go with a management company), but it can be way more rewarding.Just offering another perspective for anyone considering alternative markets or strategies.

Are you saying this would be a good alternative to Pace Morby's Sub To program?

Overlooking acquisition, construction, and local guidelines could result in losing your deposit on wholesale deals.As an alternative, I'd recommend looking into house hacking in New York.All the best!

I need to look at alternative financing for any future deals. 

What would you see as an alternative to accessing the equity besides a HELOC?

What alternative did I have? 

Pretty,  as others have stated here, the permitting process through the City of Cape Coral has been hindered by their ability to scale up their staff to handle the massive demands for all permitting including new construction but also anything else that requires a permit, home improvements, sea walls, alternative sea walls, pools and more.From your post, I can see that you are frustrated, and I believe some of that is due to not understanding the steps and processes of new construction, including what must be done prior to submitting permits.