There are several ways to qualify for a new purchase, but the current income will depend on how much is claimed on tax returns for 'full income' documentation.

I am currently living in the southwest.

Currently Stelnick Law is working on my case and it's going really well. :) 

I’m having a hard time deciding if I should move forward with the deal or keep renting (currently paying $2200/mo in an apartment, we would have to pay $4k to terminate lease early).

We also buy notes (and currently have a tape of 8 for sale).

Currently they have average finishings for the area.I have an idea on the rents but would like to hear what other people are currently renting their units for.

The primary hurdle for investors is that most homes have appreciated significantly during the past 3- years and the difference in the current mortgage balance and purchase price is required as a cash down payment.

Moreover, given current market conditions and rates, understand that most markets only offer cash flow if you implement a creative strategy.

I see that they don't currently have physical checks (though will send one on your behalf) and it takes 6-7 business days for a check to show up in your account after depositing via their app. 

Jason Hartman has pointed out that interest rates were so low before the recent increases, that buying was like going back in time and getting a mortgage in ~2011-2012.so... it still feels like the fragility of the current group of people who already own is a bit overstated.this is the distinction between the market being unaffordable (it's very unaffordable) and unsustainable (maybe it's unsustainable?)