That way, you have at most a 3 day window with no contact (friday to monday); if he doesn't answer the door, they will call the emergency contact to let them know.To my knowledge, he is self-sufficient and doesn't have any visitors. 

It seems to me that if the investor has enough skin in the game and the ARV is sufficient, that mitigates a lot of the risk. 

The results have been very poor in many cases.There aren’ t really that many deals out there that provide a sufficient risk return ratio.

I am a 1099 employee, which is making the pre approval process quite difficult.I have great credit, no debt, and sufficient funds, but since I don’t have 2 years of 1099 income that doesn’t seem to matter.

I will for sure research about it.As well, isn't there a self-sufficiency test when it comes to properties bought through an FHA loan?

Your "day job" income needs to be sufficient, more or less.

Getting a termite inspection every 10 years or so is sufficient and if there is no evidence, why fumigate?

I usually show a bank statement which is sufficient. 

As it stands though, we’re not sure if you’re trying to flip, get a rental, house hack, BRRRR etc. perhaps you don’t need an investor and a lender providing an FHA would be sufficient, or perhaps you need a loan for the down and you’re planning on an FHA. 

I knew I wanted something that was half or mostly commissioned, so I've already looked over my monthly expenses and made cuts where possible.My personal savings account is not quite where I'd like it, but our rental account is strong and self-sufficient; I don't even count my cash flow after reserves.