Next rung is wholesalers (so one extra hand in the cookie jar) and then MLS/realtors (2 extra hands - plus their "employers'" cut - in the cookie jar.If you want to find wholesalers, you either need to network in local events or find a facebook page dedicated to RE or sale of property...most wholesalers will place their properties there because it can be seen by the most eyes.

The main two options you have are DSCR (the best choice) or Bank Statement Loan (2nd best if you are self employed and have some type of income). 

@Kerry KrienitzLenders typically want to see w2 income - assuming your self employed there are options.If you have no income then you will not be able to refinance to a conventional loan and a DSCR May be your only option and those are drying Ip very quickly

No need for tax returns, Verification of Employment, or income.

You’ve got a great career, likely with some flexibility in scheduling if you can make that happen….my wife supported me as an RN starting out in this self employed world my first year of leaving traditional employment behind me.  

We have a non conforming loan program for this with no job/employment/income (not even stated) however some states will not allow it like WA state for instance.What state are you in?

Is their employment (or way of paying rent) stable?

There's a few different strategies you could employ to free up your capital (bridge loan to re-fi). 

Dover is a fantastic market right now benefiting from the proximity to Portsmouth, new high school and local employers.

A little background first: wife and I have good jobs as professionals; live in the Los Angeles area; I have a CA real estate broker's license; Wife is w-2; I am self-employed; had a couple condos years ago, but did not enjoy the property management part; have been successfully investing in the stock market for a few years (even this year!)