@William Leonard I worked with a contractor that did a great job on my rental properties.

Being self employed is not just as simple as someone who has a W-2 job. 

This is very common for "DSCR Loans" - can generally go through the LLC, it can be new and not an obstacle - but you would be personally guaranteeing the loan. 

While it can be tempting to jump right in, the best thing you can do is build up an emergency fund FIRST and then start working towards securing a property.I do this by working two jobs, may not be the most exciting thing to hear but hustling for a few years to achieve financial freedom in the future is worth it.

But YES ask them for common curtesy, Hey install one of those smart thermostats,  

A single mom of 2 I seldom have a job and I like it that way.

This is most common with GSE products like Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

There's so many catalysts for population and job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide Hospital, etc).

The use type is certainly residential, but the common market perception is residential is primarily owner occupant product.  

There is a test called HOWEY test (you can google it).Basically if the asset is an "investment of money in a common enterprise, with a reasonable expectation of profits to be derived from the efforts of others" it is considered a security.