If location isn't a big factor (does not seem to be based on original post) I would highly recommend looking into building a barndonium or shouse in an an area where you can get a tract of land fairly inexpensive and has little zoning regs and requirements.

Build a strong financial foundation by aiming for a credit score of 700+ and saving for down payments, closing costs, and an emergency fund.

Im the original poster, and let me tell you , i was never able to close any deals since joining the program.  

They have credit scores of 760 and 670 and just moved to the US two years ago.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

I should've been more clear in my original post.

Only person still communicating with me is the original agent.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

He was originally the owner of the franchise and all the local Big Yahoos used him for their taxes.

Seems pretty standard, VA isn't as tied to credit scores as conventional would be.