Being a Teacher and self managing your investment home... 

It may also allow investors to secure financing or begin renovations with confidence, knowing the property’s title is insured up to a certain point.

I think this is a calculation a lot of homeowners are making right now--especially if they have a low interest mortgage, equity, and their house will cashflow as a rental.The choice is a personal one of course, but I think your future self will thank you if you pull out some equity from your existing home with a HELOC for the downpayment on the next house and a cushion renting your current home, use a property manager as you have other things to do, and buy the next house and do the same thing again.

Especially  if the rental is cash flowing and paying its self off.

I have all my reserves tied into the project since I did not do funding for these but rather self funded.

All self praise shared by Neal Bawa before was just that advertisement.

Remember, confidence grows with each step, so take action and keep moving forward!

If you own 25%+ of the business paying your w2, youre still self-employed.There are bank statement/1099 loan program as well, which is what you have been offered.

If a property needs too much work upfront, it may not be the best first investment.4.Factor in property management costs—even if you self-manage.

. - Minimum work history: 1 year (please provide references and pay stubs for the past 3 months; if self-employed we can discuss alternatives to paystubs)