It's different everywhere.I learned with my bank for commercial financing (because I'm a LLC), that I can't easily just get a proof of funds.

I always keep a few little things I can easily work on while waiting so I can get them done and have a productive night even if they don't show up.The next kinda-busiest time (getting phone calls) for me is spring/fall when that first hot/cold weather hits and people call about their air conditioner or furnace.

Easily could be faked.Automated payments mean nothing.

Land trusts are generally Not allowed as the banks know this is often a vehicle for bypassing any resale deed restrictions, even though you can easily do the same with LLC's.

Those dues are easily changed from year to year and can kill any cash flow.Also, you need to factor in that since you are not putting down the standard 20%, you are going to be paying mortgage insurance (unless you are going VA).

Landlord-Tenant law, as most laws on the books, are not written for easy reading and could be quite intimidating for most tenants, as well as easily misunderstood.  

People cannot give you bad service and still look at you in the face as easily.

You can easily install a wall mount shower head/hose that connects to the faucet.  

Keep doing this for a year or so & you can easily have $20k-$30k available.

One has owned a rental for about 3 years now, easily found long term leasers and things have been going great for her.