or "most properties don't seem to allow pets, but i plan to allow them, so how much do you think we can bump the rent for that?"

I think you have a solid plan in regard to getting a summer home.

The high fire danger probably means California Fair Plan.  

This was not per plan. 

I plan to sign a six month contract and see what happens from there. 

That's only Map Phase I:)Map Phase II coming end of month (hope).We've got Phases III & IV already in the planning stages:)

Originally I was planning on buying a multi family in the area I live in, but after reviewing my lease, I’ve found that I really can’t break it and I have 8 months left on it.

My current solo-401K plan was being supported by Quest, but they have decided to STOP supporting solo-401K's.

As lenders, well issue a prequal/preapproval letter if we've analyzed your income, assets (bank and brokerage statements to establish that you have the liquidity to afford the down payment, closing costs, and reserves), review credit of the guarantors, review the relevant experience to ensure that we're not throwing our money away on newbies that are wandering around in the dark, and have put together a reasonable plan of attack for the project.

I am planning on buying and holding for the long haul.