But, this will require an Agent who is willing to be ok with just having a conversation knowing my timeline - my goal is to respect the agents time as best I can yet, obtain valuable information that will better prepare me for when the time comes. 

There are certain markets where the overnight rental market is strong enough that an appraiser MAY consider income as a consideration in value, but that would also depend on the loan the buyer is obtaining.  

Also, it possibly did not pass inspection, so no certificate of occupancy.I suggest that they look for a better home.

@Matthew Sutton Both IRAs and 401ks can use financing to obtain real estate.

Matt, I spoke with a company yesterday that said they do engineering in-house, and part of their package is coordinating with the customer's local building codes for the MEP, roofing, structural foundation, etc. and obtaining a (Colorado) engineering stamp.

I would tell the seller that while I really really Iike the property, the mortgage company doesn't allow me to give you money and  logically it doesn't make sense for me to break the law to obtain a piece of property. 

I use to be very inclined to do property tax certificates and deeds for sell by some states.  

City code inspector signed off in a flashall other units were as-is from date of certificate of occupancyOf course the buyer wanted changes and I sited:the property inspector is not a City code inspector and operating out side his authority.the upgrades past City code inspectionthe others were unmodified as installedThe buyer signed off and we closed as agreed.Unless the inspector works for the City Code Enforcement Dept, stand your ground.

I believe, just as in traditional and FHA loans, the owner occupant on a VA loan is only required to obtain the loan and not for the life of a loan.

Hey Ladies and Gents, I went the route of obtaining my real estate license and I'm looking for help as far as what broker to register my license.