Yes, I know the Fed and others are talking about full employment, but wage growth doesn't bear that out.  

These homes are the low cost houses in an owner occupied neighborhood or the high cost houses in a rental only neighborhood.C Class: Tenants likely have jobs and employment, but have a harder time making things work.

The income on the 1099 is taxed an earned income so you'll pay federal and state income taxes as well as 15.3% towards self-employment tax.

Or any methods I can use that can help me locate them?

(c) The licensing requirements of this Article do not apply to: (1) any person who is employed as a code enforcement official by the State of Illinois or any unit of local government, while acting within the scope of that government employment; (2) any person licensed by the State of Illinois while acting within the scope of his or her license; or (3) any person engaged by the owner or lessor of residential real property for the purpose of preparing a bid or estimate as to the work necessary or the costs associated with performing home construction, home remodeling, or home repair work on the residential real property, provided such person does not hold himself or herself out, or advertise himself or herself, as being engaged in business as a home inspector.

Relocation -A borrower may be eligible to obtain another FHA-insured mortgage without being required to sell an existing property covered by an FHA-insured mortgage if the borrower is:Relocating or has relocated for an employment related reason, andEstablishing or has established a new principal residence in an area more than 100 miles from the borrower’s current primary residence.

The Fed can then employ several tools to influence the overnight rate and bring it in line with the target range.

Imagine asking a real estate agent to only accept a 1% commission because you'd like to pay less and have more equity in the house ;) Both turnkey and traditional methods are great, but for different reasons.

[Unless landlord-tenant law for your jurisdiction requires it, don't send certified mail return receipt requested or at least don't rely solely on this method.

A little back story on me I moved across the country with a family, no money, and had prospective employment but that did not work out.