But it goes deeper, larger debt loads on non liquid assets requires analysis of cash, use of cash, inventory turn over or how fast we turn over deals or tenants, how quickly we collect revenues, tax liabilities, seasonal changes in those areas of business and real estate that are subject to seasonality (vacation rentals, apartments near colleges or seasonal employment, think motels or restaurants or gas stations and C-stores).  

Even though I have been able to spend a little more time here recently, I have done so very quietly and parked my car elsewhere, I still can not get my work life organized as I fear freely coming and going, and not being at home makes it so discombobulating.( I am self employed and schedule inspection appointments and write reports for work) Narc. cop says be patient, but I will be bankrupt if something doesn't give sooner than later and even if I win (big if), or sell it will be months and I could have to pay all his expenses.

Sometimes (usually) this means they don't have employment so there might be other problems down the road.

What's the employment (or unemployment) picture like?

I don't see that as being any different than requesting bank statements and/or paycheck stubs, to verify employment/income.Caveat, I don't know the landlord-tenant laws that would apply. 

Check out my article about the Cons of BRRR.https://www.biggerpockets.com/... this is coming from an Accredited investors POV who used to do turnkey rentals.I personally would not do Remote BRRR as there is just a lot of risk with 1) risk of embezzlement with contractors 2) change orders and 3) bank doing bait and switch doing a lower appraisal and/or LTV on the refinance.This is especially true for high paid professionals or those with a net worth of over $300,000.

Too lengthy to list here, but the categories are: General Requirements, Residence/Rental History, Income/Employment History, Financial/Credit History, and Legal/Criminal History.In Washington State we're required to show applicants our rental criteria before we can accept an application fee.

Employer Reference - Call and check5.

For an occasional flip, it may not be worth the effort (remember, flip profits are treated as active income subject to self-employment tax and the whole nine yards). 

@My Lo,First, if you have a 401k with your current employer you are most likely not going to be able to do it, typically current employer 401k can't be rolled over until you are either no longer employer or reach a retirement age.If your 401k is with the past employer then you are free to move those funds into another retirement account.