The majority of our clients are cash buyers, or those that have arranged for non-secured finance in their country of origin, such as personal loans, low interest credit cards, and business credit lines.Tenants can leave at a month's notice.

If you are completing background checks, reference checks, they have good credit scores, etc. etc.

You are luck you have something to work with, you are on the right track.

It could just be a year or two away (depending on your savings and credit profile). 

I would like to add my name, and eventually refinance the home in my name using my credit and income. 

It is great for keeping track of leads and projects.

As far as funding goes I have around 50k liquid right now and a pretty good credit score and my parents are always willing to cosign with me if necessary.

Then, it's a closer look at credit to justify the lack of an adequate cash flow.I once had an applicant, rather rough looking, that had about 20 beer cans in the back of the car.

She is a 1099 contractor, and we do not have any outstanding credit against the LLC.

Even if you don't try to get credits or items repaired, just so you know what's going to need to be addressed after you buy the property.Typical inspection will run you $500-$750 depending on the inspector.