Yes, $770,000 is really low for the area, but my original point was that these deals do exist on the MLS in BA. It's

Have their earned income be self-employment. 

To secure the VA loan you need w-2 income in same line of work, as it will take two tax cycles to show self employed net income. 

Our home is accessible to major freeways, and shopping, and about 15 minutes to the DFW International Airport.Major employers nearby: Sabre, Charles Schwab, Deloitte University, Fidelity Investments, Travelocity, Amazon, and Wells Fargo.For the active lifestyle, within a couple of miles, is a tennis center, pickleball complex, baseball fields, a community swimming pool, walking trails, and a community fitness center.CRIME RATES:It is considered one of the safer cities in the nation where crime rates are well below Texas and National averages.LEASE DURATION:The residence is offered for short-term leasing with a minimum rental period of 30 days.MISCELLANEOUS:We offer initial sets of bed linens, towels, and essential bath items.

I'm at a turn in my career where having 100+ units isn't sexy on top of that I like restoring communities by removing blight and offering employment opportunities and strategically in LMI areas that just have a stupid dogmatic mindset by the greater population that it's not an "ideal" area (i.e.

For some reason, they will not release the original application, driver's license, SSN, employer, or references for the past tenant so I can provide the information to the new property manager to file for collection.

The real question here is whether you should Self-Manage or employ a Property Manager.

There's pro's and cons.Pro's:Not reported on credit (doesn't damage DTI and can do unlimited loans)Low doc (no taxes, DTI, employment)Close in an entityCon's:Loans are higher rates, but not as high as some have said in this thread.

This might entail looking into other income streams like freelancing or a part-time employment, starting a side business, or negotiating a raise at your existing position.Your DTI ratio may increase if you reduce your current loans.

If they provide you one, I would still say I am getting my own.I would ask for full demographics of the area, including incomes, home prices, education levels, crime levels, etc.I would want to see full tenant application and any pertinent backup verifying income, employment history, landlord references, etc of the in-place tenant.I would want to talk to the property manager, if they are coming with the property.