Profits from flipping at the volume you appear to be operating at would more likely be considered self-employment income subject to regular taxation plus self-employment taxes.In that case, being able to shelter some of that income from taxation by contributing to a Solo 401(k) could be advantageous.  

Although you have been backed into a corner it would not appear to be that serious if you were not intending to raise all tenants to full market asap.

rent trends, population movement trends, population change trends, job change trends, pay trends, crime trends, etc.All of interest to me...I know it takes time and research to get this stuff done...but is there a resource out there that might make it easier (at a cost, or otherwise)?

Not really sure if there is some benefit to this- The commercial loan wouldn't count against my total allowable fannie mae loans- Hassle - this is hard to quantify, but dealing with 1 loan just seems easier overall What are some other things I should be thinking about here? 

If not, this will make your life easier.

My lending agent told me I was actually one of the easier ones he has done.I don’t know if different states have different laws about this, but definitely ask around and do your research. 

It appears rents should be around $850-$900.

It really is a snowball effect, one you do a few creative deals it becomes easier and easier.  

The defendant did not provide any extenuating reason for failing to appear at the scheduled time (in spite of being given additional 20 mins to appear)I faxed the judge yesterday nicely worded letter stating that I live 125 miles from the courts, and that it would be very inconvenient for me to have this reopened. and that I object to her motion to reopen the case. 

They also gave a fill out I-8 form, which appears to be appropriate for this situation.