I do not know how they are handling new customers verse the Midland existing customers.Regarding the customer service it seems the people I dealt with are still employed and only my "personal rep" as it were, was promoted and another took her place.

I think the economy has a number of diverse employment options, lower prices than King County while still being within driving distance.  

Instead provided Texas ID card which has his employer’s address.  

They lower taxable income for federal taxes but not for FICA.However, employer contributions made by the S-Corp are not subject to FICA and count as a business expense.Make sure your W-2 correctly reports wages, deferrals, and FICA wages.

I have been cross-ways with the IRS about 25 years ago due to a dishonest [ex] employer and I dont want to have to go through that again.

I currently have a pre-tax retirement account with employer match and a Roth IRA invested in the stock market.

Can you count that $4,600 as “rental income” or does it have to go under some kind of self employment?

Great points, ZharaBirmingham has relatively steady and diverse rental demand, and I’ve seen many investors I work with have success with C/B class buy-and-holds.Location is key—areas near UAB, major employers, and popular suburbs tend to have the strongest rental demand, while C/D class markets offer solid affordable housing and Section 8 opportunities.

If you are self-employed and do not report much income, you may also want to look at other NOnQM programs such as a Bank Statement Loan or P&L Only Loan.

Lenders will want a letter from your employer that states you are allowed to work remote from where you currently live and that this move will not affect your income.