Write it down on paper and make it a goal that you'd like to find a house hack under a certain price point after being approved.

If they are legal to live and/or work in the US they will have the proper paperwork and be issued the proper numbers to track them and run checks.

@Orlando Glez-JorgePlenty of lenders will lend on this - if you go to Facebook and search for lenders with 100% financing with financing spelled incorrectly, they say they lend at 3% and loan amounts from $5,000 - $50,000,000These lenders will approve you all day long, then have you send them $5,000 upfront.

It took maybe a week or so for us to get our approval for our two cabins

The property manager has a legal responsibility to protect your interests.

She was determined to close the sale by the end of the month, but her husband, who had no legal claim to the property, refused to leave.The situation was emotionally and logistically complex.

If your purpose is for legal protection I would consult an attorney.  

Can parents legally force me to attend a university?

A loan-to-value (LTV) ratio around 70-80% with a straightforward approval process would be appealing.

Start by conducting a title search to ensure the property is free of liens or legal disputes.