And even if they can't help you right now, they can definitely give you some guidance on how to be ready to apply for a mortgage.  

If she is applying alone for an FHA loan, they will pull your credit too, so your ownership will be obvious. 

Assuming $2600 rent, with 10% prop-mgmt fee, plus a 15% contingency, that leaves $100/mo cashflow which seems like is cutting it way too closeMy main goal would be to diversify my investments beyond stocks and bonds; also would be good to be able to apply the initial leverage I used during the purchase for a longer period of time for appreciation (not sure if that's sound logic tho); and finally would be nice to not pay the $30-40k in selling closing costs.Thanks in advance!

@Ishmael Johnson, just as a follow-up, the 5-day waiver I'm referring to just applies to Louisiana.

If they are they apply just like non Sec. 8. 

*Note: These rules do not apply to short term rentals, only leases of 30 days or more.

Have you applied for any government assistance for back rent? 

I just found on out now when I applied for financing and got my scores in the mail.

Hey BP,I'm not looking to buy for another year or so but I know it's probably a good idea to start prepping financial documents that one would need when applying for a loan.

We start our first flipping project in San Jose, we will hire licensed contractors to apply for electrical and HVAC permits.