I'd never thought of it before until I read that online discussion, but I'm curious about your thoughts on the matter.I don't believe that the landlord is required to issue a 1099 - as the linked forum discussion implies.

When the end of fixed term arrives, if I don't like the tenant, they're out, and I rerent at market rate.maybe it's time to consider fixed term leases instead of "term not specified".Existing law specifies that a hiring of residential real property, for a term not specified by the parties, is deemed to be renewed at the end of the term implied by law unless one of the parties gives written notice to the other of that party’s intention to terminate.

As Kyle's post implies, find an institution that will meet your needs. 

I thought you were just implying that it is easier to make a mistake signing when part of my name is in the name of the LLC as well and that therefore can come back to haunt me if I get caught up in a lawsuit. 

I figure if I could by all, or a big chunk, of his properties it would make things much easier for him, thus implying a deeper discount.2. 

This implies the current rate is highest rate conventional loan which makes it a high rate by definition.   

I don't believe it's as significant as some imply but maybe I'm warped as even with struggles on my credit history, I've gotten 2 mortgages in the past 4 months on NOO homes.What I do know is few want to be the risk taker.

If you continually request access when no repairs were requested and for minor things that the tenant can do like checking smoke alarms, Changing ac filters, the tenant can sue you for not having quit enjoyment, also landlords dont have the right to request entry to "inspect" anything, under california law your breaking the implied warranty of habitability.

Also he is a CEO so he is extremely busy and implied he didn't have the time to house shop.

Crooked implying unlicensed?