You will need two years of your 1099 documented income to qualify for a loan as a 1099 employee, both years of taxes complete for them to formally pre-approve you most likely.You need to bank as much money as possible.

Quote from @JT Sudderth: Cash for keys, a lot of it!

Buying more property 10 to 15 years ago.

Any tips to get the seller to come down on price or fix things to get the best value? 

That fits my needs better than YNAB appeared to and is very close to Mint. 

Reach out to Dan Rivers at Rivers Capital Group.

For turnkey, it's easier to do when remote but verify your numbers before buying.

Not a flood zone specialist but I don't believe it would impact your resale.

Multiple residential rental projects have recently completed on the street with others either in progress or about to break ground.

I just added laundry to a unit and need to update the lease with a laundry line item.