Present it to them as a return on their money deal - “I’ll pay you 8% on your money while I’m borrowing it”  or whatever, and  pay them out of the cash flow on the deal until you can qualify for a refi into your name when you would pay them off.  

Without fully rehabbing a unit it is less likely to draw qualified tenants.  

I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.

Quote from @Michael Elkins: Looking for good options to get a pre approval done in Colulmbus, OhioHey Michael, Is there a specific program you are looking to get qualified for? 

I think you just have to follow any leads you can and bang on a lot of doors.In the meantime, though, here's another possible strategy:Do a conventional Homestyle rehab loan (you would qualify for less, but it wouldn't be THAT much less), and once it's all fixed up, re-fi into the VA loan.  

Tax is a real number, it can be qualified and there is a time line associated with it, the fiscal year.  

For future information with regard to potential "adverse possession":In Nebraska, after 10 years of use this would qualify for adverse possession if it were considered "hostile".

This can get you back to 1 qualified seller lead for every 20-30 conversations.3) A lead isn't a deal or an appointment though.

Would this be considered mortgage fraud since I used my job and W2 income to qualify for the loan?

As long as you have a decent job you should be able to qualify to buy a duplex.