I had to get a letter from the county stating they were enforcing the codes for this residence and this owner was in the court process of getting it cleaned up.

I've been searching around for cleaning/maint providers and have only contacted a few. 

So, I know I have to keep my transactions clean, because I would expect them to use NC state statues to shut me down if they see me as a threat.

They may say it is clean, they may say you need an affidavit signed to clear title or they may say the chain of title is off and you need quiet title.I have sold a ton of land in the last four years. 

@Basit SiddiqiThis sounds like a clean way to do this.

We put it together every 4th Wednesday. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/64...There's also a local REIA group that meets regularly... http://www.rei-nwa.com/ @Ryan Blackstone and @Michael Ward are both outstanding realtors and investors in the area and they would also be good to network with. 

the bathroom-for-every-bedroom idea - I realize it may be cost-prohibitive to do six bathrooms but try for at least four, more if you can manage it, and be strategic about their placement as you plan how the house can be sectioned off into different sizes of STRs.I have a 3/3 STR house that can be partitioned into 1/1, 2/2, or 3/3 versions - it gets a little complicated to keep it straight with the cleaning crew and making sure the appropriate doors are locked/unlocked, but the flexibility is great in what is (for me) a very seasonal market.  

I would raise the only tenants who i think qualify as good tenants up 50 bucks to 475 for their one bedroom and clean everyone else out and re-rent it at a more appropriate rate.

@John Ala Yes, they are just like a regular home except easier.

I have good cash reserves.I called QuickenLoans who said they would not be able to pre-approve me due to the fact I have not worked as a contractor for at least a year.Question:Is there a way I can still get a mortgage, without waiting until I am hired as a regular employee?