Rental income are never subject to SE tax no matter how you run it through.

@Shannon Davis good morning and welcome from SE VA.

No, with truly self-directed Solo 401k plan you can contribute first $18,500 (plus $6,000 catch up if you are over 50 years of age) up to 100% of your self-employment compensation, then on top of that you can do additional 20% of your net SE income (25% if you are incorporated) for combined maximum of $55,000 ($61,000 for those over 50).

I am in SE Portland and also looking for this service. 

@Anne Williams As you've already been encouraged to do, even though this is not an investment property per se, it is still a large investment for you and you should try to get a good deal not just overpay because your agent tells you to.Appraisals are not the subjective 3rd-party valuation your agent is pretending they are.

Hi All,We own a house in foster-Powell neighborhood of SE Portland Oregon since 2008 and this was our primary residence till 2016.

In both cases, its a good business practice to have an attorney represent you and not go pro se.

The Rentals are generating passive income not subject to SE tax, the Flips will generate Ordinary income subject to SE tax. 

Over the past few years, I have been moving around the SE and now back up to NJ relocating for my company, and have enjoyed seeing some of the growth coming back to ROC.

Putting a higher down payment, at least 25%, will also se you up for better rates.