What's your advice for college graduates seeking a mortgage?

[Jonathan Feliciano]

Hello BP Community,

I've heard so much about the mortgage pre-approval process. One particular qualification that comes up repeatably is "two years' worth of tax returns." As a soon-to-be college graduate, I believe I and many other graduates alike would have difficulty fulfilling this qualification, as some of us may be getting our first jobs right out of college.

To all of you, I ask: What advice would you give a college graduate that could help them secure a mortgage?