But since there is a limit to how much money the bank has access to....their rate will be higher...and usually a shorter term.

Some cities have legal limits to the percentage you can increase rent annually.

But they are limited it to people who have 3 or less properties. 

He would do a limited one.

With Fidelity 401k plan you will be limited only to Fidelity investment offerings, to invest in real estate and other alternative investments you need truly self-directed Solo 401k plan.

How often do they have special assessment, do they have good reserves, will they change the rules to limit or ban rentals?  

If you are self-employed or own a small business - you will be eligible for a truly self-directed Solo 401k plan, which is exempt from UBIT on leveraged real estate, has contribution limit nearly 10X higher compared to an IRA and number of other benefits. 

Hi everyone, I've traditionally stuck to long term buy and holds that have required limited repairs/ improvements and have not gone through the refi process as yet.

you can close approx 35 days after owner gives the tenant a 90 day notice if they are willing to do that.2.) yes, there is a yearly rent raise limit.

Purchase a duplex in San Diego and live in one unit - PROS: essentially get help paying my mortgage via rental income, proximity to rental property, maximizing FHA loan on a more expensive property (maximizing my down payment in a low interest rt environment) CONS: The market is so unbelievably expensive and rents are not comparatively high enough to really make most moves profitable, high Debt to Income ratio thereby limiting my ability to purchase again2.