I ended up having to hire an attorney, file for a writ of assistance, and have the sheriff serve the writ by showing up and physically removing the occupants.

I was hired to get things back on track, but she wouldn't play ball, so I filed for eviction.

She was paying rent when there was a landlord that would file for eviction.

You'd need to show the income on your tax returns and/or have a lease and first month's rent/security deposit for the unit you were living in.

I work full time at a decent job, but have quickly learned that I needed to make some changes in my families life by securing our financial future. 

@Bruce Yi, depending on your state's laws, request a higher security deposit to reduce/offset the risk.

I just had tenants move out of my investment property (duplex) without paying for the last month's rent, and the damage they inflicted onto the property exceeds their security deposit amount.

It also confirms the amount of security deposit and the lease ending date.

but i also 2nd @Jay Hurst's sentiments - get a 2nd or even 3rd opinion on DTI/ full doc. i personally love files that are puzzles, i get some weird satisfaction out of figuring out how to make it work on full-doc, especially when my client has been told "no" before. if it doesn't work now, a good loan professional will help you create a path forward.

Running the numbers on paper is one thing, but actually securing bookings at your target rate is another.Sounds like you’ve got a good handle on your market and what your guests are looking for, which is key.