We get a least three qualified people to verify everything.

Verifiable income is a thing when it comes to the VA home loan, correct?

As far as the math goes, FCI usually gives you just enough to verify the numbers.

I'm not sure on how much notice they need, but I think in Arizona it's 30 days (I'll need to verify).

appraisal  verify rental rates ... check crime and school maps etc. also keep in mind these assets trade at very stable price points.. so don't get sucked into you have to buy today or it wont be there .. that could be true and you may have to wait a week or two for a new one to pop up.. but don't get sucked into what I have seen others post about Morris invest.. they show a property you call back an hour later they say sorry someone bought it... causing the buyer to irrationally jump at the next one.. classic take away sales tactics employed by that vendor. ( from what others have written about on BP)

Saturday night, I was locked out and was told facebook needs to verify my identity and they requested a picture to be uploaded. 

They are also able to verify that the seller actually has the capacity to sell the property to you.3.How do I solve the dead ends at the Tax Assessor's Office that I've run into trying to locate absentee owners?

As long as the Tenant is on a month to month, and proper notice is given, a rental rate increase would be an acceptable ask.Just verify that the appropriate notice period still falls within your escrow. 

The do verify your income and credit, so keep that in mind

Obviously I've incorporated the remaining balance (which I still need to verify) in the asking price along with my spread.