Conventional financing may require 2 years of income to show depending on how many years you have been self-employed for. 

You can use a co-borrower just make sure they have good credit and a (2) year work history of W2 income.Try and avoid self employed co-borrowers because their tax returns typically do not show income and are full of deductions.

In your situation depending on your employment status, you maybe able to go for real estate professional.

If I get multiple apps I will start with the ones that appear to be the best qualified on paper (based on income, length of lease desired, past rental and employment history) and I'll run those first.  

  #1 employer is the state government with the capital here, and the #2 employer is the Federal government with 3 military bases. 

Sometimes it's used by rental agents who are trying to lure potential clients in with a bait and switch.When they field the calls from potential renters, they explain that the place has been rented but they have a few similar listings available.

You'll need to call previous landlords and employers. 5.

Depending on your strategy you're employing.

I had a great lender who was able to brainstorm options with me being newly self employed to get me a DSCR loan.

I had a great lender who was able to brainstorm options with me being newly self employed to get me a DSCR loan.