It looks like they're still accepting applications based on their website. 

PSEG lost the application and the COVID-19 happened.

PSEG lost the application and the COVID-19 happened.

Once you determine a few markets that may interest you, I'd recommend spending quite a bit of time learning the neighborhoods, demographics, industries, and other applicable socio-economic factors that may impact the local real estate market. 

A degree in bus admin is very applicable in the market place and should help you in your RE journey.

See below a checklist of items you will need:Copy of your Driver’s License(s)2 Most Recent Paystubs2 Most Recent Bank StatementsMost recent retirement/investment statement covering the most recent 60 days2 Most Recent Tax Returns2 Most Recent W2’s/1099’s2 Most Recent K-1’s, if applicable*If your ownership is greater than 24%, please also include copies of your 2 MostRecent Business Returns, YTD P&L and Balance SheetFor all properties that you own, please provide the following:Current mortgage statementIf you do not escrow for taxes/insurance or if you own free and clear,please also provide:Current insurance statementCurrent Tax BillCopy of your current/most recent HOA receipt, if applicableFor any/all investment properties, please provide a copy of your current leaseagreements, if applicableIf you pay/receive child support/alimony, please provide a copy of your completedivorce decree and/or child support agreementAre interest rates the same as buying a primary residence or higher?

We will find a really good deal numerically (relative to using the VA loan) but once the client visits the area and home decides against it.

(a) A short-term residential rental unit owner may use a single-family dwelling unit as a short-termresidential rental unit only if such owner has a current valid short-term residential unit permit andcomplies with the requirements of this Chapter and other applicable provisions of the County Codeand other laws.

I told her that I was a buyer in the $500-505K range and that I could both save her the hassle of numerous showings AND put more money in her pocket net-net.

Thoughts/feedback on which approach is more applicable?