Quote from @Ritesh Keskar: Just found this old discussion thread.

Two, you'll have a much easier time obtaining a mortgage product if you have a track record of W2 income.In the meantime, continue implementing the strategies you mentioned: save religiously, build your credit, pay any existing debt owed, etc.

Let’s discuss!

Discuss capital gains rates at various income levels with your CPA - their obligation may be lower than you think.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.DM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

I set an arbitrary goal of obtaining 10 reviews on Vrbo before incorporating Airbnb; however, this process took longer than anticipated, as only 77% of Vrbo guests left reviews.

I think it's great...it's an opportune time to let them know what they are doing well and that you appreciate it - as well as to discuss areas of concern.

If you happen to buy a 3 bedroom duplex you have even more options, but I like a 2/2 over a 3/2 but that is for another discussion.  

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Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.DM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!