but for whatever reason, it didn't come to mindWe need a checklist just like pilots use.I'm not talking about something so exhaustive that a lot of items NEED to be skipped in routine deals.

It's more of a business than an investment. 

Tim G. 5k per month sounds exhausting.

I have looked at a few with clients that expressed possible interest.My thought is it has higher yield but runs like a business more than an investment.

Motorcycles must have exhaust muffling comparable to that of a passenger car.

I've been told by bankers/mortgage agencies that my cash-out refinance will have to come via an investment loan rather than an owner-occupied A6 cash-out, as I am not actually living in the property. 

An owner occupant won't have the same view and therefore would be more willing to pay more for a home than an investor would.Is there a slow down in the Bay Area market?  

Yes, they do have expirations "$1500 buyer agent bonus for contract effective by 1/31/2014" etc.The bonus is not subject to company dollar splits, so they can be better than an additional percentage.I think this all was already said, I just wanted to reiterate that we also do this with fair results.

@JC ConchasGenerally, if you're eligible for a Solo 401k, you'll be better off going that route rather than an IRA. 

If you're looking for a bank loan, I would go to a local bank and exhaust all avenues of local lending prior to going to a larger company that handles out of state lending.