But  based on my experience as a buyer of SFR rental properties in Maryland and DC, I would find those terms overly restrictive, and most likely would look elsewhere if I couldn't enter the house or meet the tenant before writing a contract.Best,Nancy Roth

CCRs Conditions Covenants and Restrictions

They might have restrictions on rentals as @Jeremy Tillotson said among other things (my sister in law didn't ask details about her homeowners association which does not allow fenced in yards so now she has to walk her 80 lb dog with her 2 year old and 9 month old kids)

I'm in Berkeley, Ca -- perhaps the most restricted market there is! 

In some states the law restricts what real estate activities you are allowed to engage in without a license.

Information is highly restricted and governed by privacy laws.It just means we have to be ultra creative and find and build solid relationships and look for win-win.

Hopefully there won't be over regulation that would have a negative impact, restricting the flow of investment capital.

@Jerry Padilla , just curious, are those restrictions for properties the bank is going to repackage & sell to Fannie/Freddie?

There are rules, of course, with the solo 401k, but honestly, they don't seem that complicated or restrictive to me (basically, the biggest deal seems to be not buying anything that directly benefits YOU...ie: if you buy a vacation rental, the proceeds go back to the 401k, and YOU can not vacation there...stuff like that).I found the company to create my solo 401k here on BP as well...in case you wanted to do a search, ahem.PS- try not to fret too much about the car(s).  

Most REO addenda will prohibit assignments.If the REO doesn't have a deed restriction (FNMA is typically 90-days), you can double-close, and even with a deed restriction, you may be able to double-close if you don't mark the property up too much (FNMA allows 20% markup within 90 days).