if they are comparable to MF 1-2,000 sq ft, that is a hassle and hard to keep occupied.

Roth IRAs cannot be transferred to Solo 401k plans.A few other Solo 401k benefits: Compared to an IRA, Solo 401k contributions limits are roughly ten times higher.There is no custodial requirement for the 401k.You don't need the additional expense and administration of an LLC to have checkbook control.There is a built in-Roth component whereas IRAs are either traditional or Roth, not both.A spouse can also participate in the same Solo 401k plan.The Solo 401k has additional tax benefits over an IRA when investing into real estate using leverage.

With land prices comparatively much higher than when most 4-plexes were built, the numbers just don't work out.This is why when you do see new rental units being built they tend to be large (40+ units) and class A.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

As traditional small B&B's are, my house is an owner occupied income producing property, but it doesn't fit into "residential" loan requirements.

In essence, he wants to look at the numbers and compare and see if it'll be worth his time to have the property listed during the holidays  or will it be best for him to do a cash offer and move on. 

In my area, law students and housing authorities send "actors" out to walk properties and fill out applications in order to see who violates these laws and they file hefty fines regularly.The benefit of defining your criteria is that it makes it really easy to decide who you rent to, no more comparing applicants. 

If you're self-employed, the Solo 401k will provide many benefits over a self-directed IRA: Compared to an IRA, Solo 401k contributions limits are roughly ten times higher.There is no custodial requirement for the 401k.You don't need the additional expense and administration of an LLC to have checkbook control.There is a built in-Roth component whereas IRAs are either traditional or Roth, not both.A spouse can also participate in the same Solo 401k plan.The Solo 401k has additional tax benefits over an IRA when investing into real estate using leverage.The penalties for prohibited transactions are less severe, though it's best not to utilize this benefit :)

Or do they use traditional methods like going on LoopNet?

Before exploring it, it's important to note ARV is a construct used more with asset-based lenders than with more traditional, credit-based lenders, where LTV or loan-to-value is one that is more prevalent.