So it may be worth staring to learn and do your due diligence about they type property and neighborhoods you want to invest in no matter what the lenders say as even if the worst case scenario is that the banks say you need 2 years of employment so that in the meantime you can get to know where you want to invest and what a good deal looks like and in 6 months you'll be able to pull the trigger right away even if you have to wait for the 2 years of employment to take effect. 

@Ryan PalYes, your self-directed IRA LLC may invest in cryptocurrency. 

I’m a self employed guy and I forget what line it is that they use.

I don't know if you have a specific reason for using an IRA vs. self directed solo 401k - if you can go the 401k route (self employed) then you have some serious benefits such as much higher contribution limits, less reporting requirements, more investment options etc.

One is investing and the other is a self employed job.

Will the co-signers credit score have any effect on the interest rate of the loan?

Moreover, I’ll need to add appropriate language to this effect in the new lease to soon be signed.

What is the most cost effective way to use my equity as a down payment for my upcoming home purchase?

Even if you plan on self managing it is wise to include PM in your calculations.  

We owned an OOS property (Gulf Shores, Alabama) that got hit by 2 hurricanes in a short duration of time so it does happen.The primary reasons that I am a big proponent of investing local are 1) the learning opportunity that comes with self managing a property.