Im self employed, and have been the majority of my life, doing variety of different things.

As an employer, when payroll is processed, the employer withholds the employee's portion of FICA (6.2% Social Security Tax and 1.45% Medicare Tax) from the employee's paycheck and ALSO pays in a matching amount.

It's frustrating, but it's the game we all play to make sure they stay employed.

Wages are still stagnate but that normally goes up with full employment.

I know here in CO, you have to have your Employing Brokage name and your name on all advertising.

It is ordinary income also subject to self employment tax

@Scott Trench go at night and get your employer@Joshua Dorkin to sponsor you!!!  

If there is a college nearby or an employer that employs a lot of young professionals I would be more comfortable.However if the area "grows up" 1 BR might be a requirement for most renters and 2 BRs more desirable.You also are in the "no-man's" land of too big for residential loans - but too small for on-site management. 

Don't take yourself too seriously, especially if you're self-employed.

Assuming Smartmove recommends the applicant, we get tenant references from prior landlords, assuming they have rented previously and lastly income and/or employment verification.The applicant pays for the Smartmove screening which is $35 currently.