Inspect your properties on a regular basis.

It adhers better and looks smoother that regular stucco...

Oh, and I still see regular ads.

In my opinion it is malpractice to recommend a regular partnership anymore. 

I think lots of investors assume that regularly increasing rental rates are best, but I don't believe that's always the case.

We have a regular, monthly meet up, so stay tuned for a time to meet some other local investors!

Next search out the best deal, have some of us here on BP analyze it with you based on your goals and skill set. then Pull the pin. its quite simple. i would say the most important thing is to get your money figured out, how much you want to spend, how much you have to spend, and if your borrowing, from who, and what the best terms are. one of the best exercises i do is prepare a "Personal Financial Statement" it helps you understand your Net Worth, its kinda like your report card for a banker, it shows how responsible you are with money, regardless of your income.  

Category 1 is a sub that regularly does jobs for other GCs and has a number of employees. 

will it work as a regular traditional mortgage?

If you are doing a value add, you can refinance into a regular investment loan which wouldn't need you to look for a "loophole"If you are trying to get the lowest possible rates, you are probably a little late.