How well advertised is the deal?

I mean it stands to reason it will not get worse, as these interest rate cycles tend to take a long time, and some places already advertising under 5 something rates.   

Since I'm a BP member and have used the "getregistered" site before to register for last year's conference, it recognizes me as having an existing log-in, but will not let me move past entering an email address to actually register.

I'm not saying you actually violated any laws or committed any human rights violations, but this is exactly why it's vital to have an objective, documented screening process and publish your criteria on every advertisement for the property that you put out there. 

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

But this is exactly what a good lender will do - recognize this issue, understand a viable pathway forward, and then fight for it internally and externally. 

Listings with advertised offers of compensation are no longer allowed in an MLSPrior to this weekend, NAR members who listed properties included offers of shared commissions within their local MLS.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

A solid W2 income can be a big advantage when it comes to securing investment property loans, so it's smart that you're recognizing that.

You could deduct advertising fees.