I switched up my financing method so I am not under as tight of a deadline.

After seven days, she finally paid me the rest of the moving in fee, which is first month, and last month + security deposit.

Fannie Mae, or FHA who is in my opinion the toughest lender when it comes to condition, only require a property is safe, and secure.

It can be an effective method if you target the right people and do it well.Finding off market deals is tough, especially if you're doing it by yourself.

Maybe he says he's broke on social security.

I'm a bit discouraged because, as a beginning investor, I was hoping to use basic financing methods (read: conventional loan) to obtain my first property, but that is beginning to seem like it isn't an option. 

In my state we also need to honor the lease put in place, definitely see if you can  secure a copy of the current leases and check what they say and what the laws are in your state.

I always recommend new hosts to establish in a city that already has regulation on them, yes you pay taxes on it, but it makes your investment more secure. 

If I were to apply this method, would I have to pay PMI on the first home when it has less than 20% in equity in the property so I can apply the VA loan on a new property?

They refuse any other payment methods at the moment.Duration:I purchased two certificates for less than $4000 the end of March 2018.