The ONLY reason I even have a 401K is that my employer matched my donation, so it was free money.

., redevelopment, new employers, there can be huge variations.I'd suggest you start your search by first finding an area where you think you want to invest.

I have been employed with the same company for 10 years, I have W-2's and pay stubs for proof of income.

If I were interested in "historic employment data" that's what I would goggle.There are building starts, building permits, new home sales, real estate sales and real estate loans closed on a monthly and quarterly basis.All economic indicators, GNP, CPI etc can be justified as a watch list for real estate activities.

The screening I did was to contact their previous LL and their employers and verify their paycheck and salary.Quite unsure if they are professional tenants.

You have to know codes, know safety procedures, and know IRS, state, and local tax and employment procedures.

Hi Chris - The way I see it there are a few options when one loses access to employer-sponsered health insurance.1) Obamacare - There are significant federal tax credits available for those earning less than $100k. 

But from what I know about my local lenders is that you still need a steady income and employment to qualify for an FHA loan.

However, it is possible to get around those codes by employing an engineer who can determine your needs are less than that gold standard.

Back March 31 2020, I wrote about a futuristic possibility of a "Convenience Revolution" similar to the Industrial Revolution, where employment and industries might experience a massive shift in employment sectors with the entire COVID pandemic.