Variable income is SUPER hard since covid and no real way around that beyond showing an offer letter that states you get a minimum guaranteed hours, and you may need a payroll log to prove you never went below that number. 

I am definitely open to seller financing, I just wanted to have a back up plan if we decide on this route and we cannot find a seller willing to carry  

If you let the builder carry the construction and holding costs, the GC can get the construction financing. 

And as of now I've listed myself direct with Zillow and other platforms.I'm now weary as to whether I want to carry on down this journey for the property management.I only have 1 SFH so I don't need much, mostly just wanting to streamline how I communicate and manage the property. drop rentredi asap. 

Matt forces his clients to keep to the letter of the law and disclose everything required by law.

Can you carry the property for the construction period?

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Do DSCR loans qualify if purchasing through 1031 w/debt-carry-forward requirements?

Then I consider letters of reference, cosigners, and added security deposit in order to meet approval. 

Do your homework first - then you'll be ready for a more meaningful conversation with a landlord.Best...Thanks for your response. so I have researched the rates and I understand that screening a tenant is crucial. mu biggest concerns are the carrying costs until a tenant is filled as I’ve heard the process can take up to 3 months to find a tenant.