We have seen 30yr and recently even got a 35yr amortization with 3yr IO, but the term for these large commercial loans (typically $15-$25mm) are generally 5-10 years with some extensions available.

I too work as a consultant (Business Pro, with Apple) and I am beginning my REI ventures this year. 

They are not really investors but speculators.Micheal  its totally apples to Oranges  when i got into this game a century ago or it feels like that.. investors did not buy SFR's per se like they do in droves today.. and from my cheap seats.. all the new construction we build not a single property goes to an investor.. price is the price and you get to the price by cost plus profit and profits are generally 10 to 20% of gross sales prices as your cmpeititon backs into it the same way.its only the last 20 or so years were soup de jour is getting rich only rentals and the easiest way to do that is buy low value SFR.. beginners can t start generally with 2 mil apartment complex.. but they can a 75k SFR.. 

It's so funny to hear people shy away from non-cashflowing investments who would have loved to buy Apple stock in 1990, or any of the other famous tech stocks.

Apple isn't going to have a public competition like Amazon.

Apples and oranges.

Is like comparing Apples to scissors to dice , to zebras . 

. :-)btw: There was a second article today in the tribune that says apple is looking to find a location for its 2nd hq as well.

here is no reason to shop anyone else those are awesome rates as long as its on drawn funds.. not sure what type of assets your buying .. buy and hold have cheaper rates than spec or rehab loans. so have to compare apples

Apple just announced a Netflix competitor they are launching with original programming from big name stars.