ForEx trading.

People lose sight of the fact that real estate moves in all markets, just differently and at an alternative pace based on other economic factors.

So I think that may be doable in the alternative space.  

An alternative would be to partner with somebody who has the financial standing to qualify for the loan, however they would also be required to guarantee it and it would be much more difficult to unwind if you want to eventually have 100% ownership.

I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with the alternative lenders in Canada.  

The previous broker could not find good alternatives and the current agent was able to find me some very good alternatives.

Other alternatives for your wife's space would be 90% financing with rates around 4%. 

I am also interested to hear of alternative loans that I should consider?  

Alternative credit lines lines are unsecured so you can reuse them for multiple properties without incurring any third party fees.

So, obviously if there is an alternative approach I'm all for it.