Get as close to the truth as legal in your state and clarify that you're not a huge capital group coming to town to slum lord the entire city, you're a hard-working guy trying to break out of the 9 to 5 (if that's legal to disclose) and being able to turn a modest income on a rental would be a vital step toward that dream of financial freedom. 

We use a YTDpaystub and last year’s W-2(s) to calculate income several different ways:Hourly or salary income calculated to a monthly amountYTD income divided by number of YTD monthsYTD + W-2(s) income divided by the corresponding number of monthsIf these numbers vary too much, then we investigate and require an acceptable Letter of Explanation.Employment StabilityUnless an applicant has exceptional credit, we strive to determine their stability of employment to make surethey’ll always be able to pay the rent on time.

As a Veteran there are some exceptional leverage opportunities available.

Rehabbed most of the stuff myself except for supply lines in the plumbing.

I guess how vital is a website in correlation to lead gen?

I believe it does have access to utilities with the exception of sewer.

For me it doesn't depend on any further info, except if there is a compelling reason to have the lawn area in place of the garage. 

If you previously bought a primary using an FHA loan..there are some exceptions that you could obtain a new FHA loan, usually within 12 months of occupancy and some extenuating circumstances that could allow for sooner.

How convenient, all of the entities that are supposedly involved in this with the exception of the named trustee (US Bank Trust) are owned by the same company--Lone Star Funds. 

Also, some in that position may see themselves as exceptions to certain rules.