This person / company was frequently well known by the Department of Environmental Quality, and may have been employed by them prior to their striking out and forming their own wetland consulting company.

Employed full time and had just picked up a couple rental homes.

Long track record of employment.

I currently work as a Project Controller managing budgets for the company I am employed by but excited to use my savings to pursue real estate in whatever capacity I can.

If you have w2 employment, keep it.

Employed with the same company for 7 years, makes 4.7 times the rent, has a credit score of 580, and a bankruptcy that is over 3 years old, shows 0 late payments since bankruptcy.

My SOP is to contact the current landlord and employer, require proof of income for the past 3 months, and use Rent Spree for background, credit, eviction, etc.

. - Permit ConsultantsIn areas where vacation rental dwelling permits or licenses are required (DO YOUR RESEARCH) it can be useful to employ a consultant to process your application or permit.

I have other investments and savings that I don't want to touch.I planned on staying employed at my current job and my husband would keep his current business until we feel we have a handle on the new business and start working towards growth.

Regarding credit scores, it depends on the Class of the rental.Class A properties we typically want 680+, Class B 620+, Class C 560+.We'll also give applicants a 20 point exception if they have stable 2+ year employment and/or verifiable 2-year rental history.