And there are plenty of people who get paid VERY well--more than most investors will ever make yearly--$200K or more per year being an engineer or MBA, not to mention a doctor or whatnot.

when you answer no then they just nicely ask ( Oh then how long has it been vacant) and if you answer oh maybe 3 to 6 months really don't know as I live in Oregon) then they inform you of the 60 day rule ... its in the small print...I was talking with a doctor out of Cleveland that thought it was a good idea to buy Detroit rentals..

Great deal of medical students, hospitals, etc.. 

@Derek Leblanc,the seller needs to either, know, like, and trust you before you will get what he or she feels is sensitive info that you are asking for, or they need to have their hair on fire and are extremely desperate to sell the property.Imagine if I asked you;"What's your Social Security Number, date of birth, Mothers maiden name and any medical Issues you have.Without the proper context, this would create discomfort, and come off as extremely invasive.

The podcasts are great to listen to when you're in the car, waiting in the doctors office or just at home chillin out.

Where did you find them (thinking doctors, lawyers, sales people, etc) ... how many people would you put on one note?

It's helpful to get the name of their commanding officer on your application should a "straightening up" call ever need to be made to them.For the most part (and I come from a long line of military folks, including having a youngest son who is a Navy veteran and a long history of working with vets in my local VA Medical Center) we've had good luck renting to veterans.  

Build up a private money network by forming relationships with those with money but no time or relationships you already have (family, friends, associates, doctor, dentist, accountant, attorney, etc.Hard money lenders are also an option for your short term flip deals.

However, this issue may get more complicated in states that have medical marijuana.

The key is to reestablish acceptable credit, without doing that your bankruptcy can be 5 years ago and you still won't qualify. 2 years is the minimum, it is not an automatic ticket to qualification.Any lender looks to the reason for the BK, if it was due to circumstances beyond your control (medical bills, sometimes a divorce) the 2 year mark may be used.If the BK was due to your financial mismanagement, you just bought stuff you couldn't pay for, you're looking at 3 yearsA foreclosure is the kiss of death for 3 years not 2.