The solution was to pre-lease the unit your living in collect security deposit in first months rent.

I've managed to secure the loan for the new house without having to sell the old house first.

Securing quotes for properties in flood zones can be challenging and time-consuming (especially if vacant), so it’s unlikely you could have done it quickly.

It probably would have cost me about $10k more, but I would have still been able to secure the property.

They find properties and approach Sellers and secure a price, then they seek out an end Buyer (you) and sell it to you at a higher price. 

Hi BiggerPockets Community,I’m Jaedon, and I’ve spent the last few years helping clients secure business funding to grow their ventures.

Creative financing options like seller financing or assuming a low-interest FHA loan can also help you secure better terms.

Residency StatusWhile stationed in Germany, you qualify as a resident, which makes securing a mortgage easier.Even if you're not a resident, many German banks will lend to non-German citizens who can demonstrate financial stability.2.

List of Licensed Agency Multifamily Lenders: Who to use, who to avoid, why you don't need a broker to secure agency debt. 

1099, social security, trust payments, annuities, etc?