Conventional financing may require 2 years of income to show depending on how many years you have been self-employed for. 

I negotiated down from $250kHow did you finance this deal?

Not just a lender who can put together a loan document (they all can do that), but someone who is interested in your goals and can advise you in different strategies, downpayment assistance programs, etc that can get you going.From there your financial strategy and the local market will begin to steer you in a direction of homes available and that fit your finances.

Permit just expired but I am to submit a certificate of occupancy application, I have the ez sign form as well but kind of stuck on the whole process.

FHA is tough on a few things like "Chipped paint" any signs of chipped paint will stop financing and need to be addressed (Painted), Loose or missing hand railings, Water damage, Mold, Termites, Outdated electrical or any wiring that is exposed.FHA will also stop you dead in your tracks if the appraisal shows anything that is considered a "hazard or safety issue" and must be fixed.

One of the other investors found it through exploring the market in Granville How did you finance this deal?

Solar carport 1.7mw installation, @ 1.5$ per watt 100% financed(getting quotes(probably installed around year 3 after business & EV charging demand is stabilized.

I know the general basics of the market, the business model, etc, but I was hoping to take my knowledge to the next level.My biggest goal right now is to own a rental property before I graduate college (currently a junior in high school).For context, I love reading books about investing and personal finance (I have a very solid foundation of knowledge built up) and I currently have a portfolio of about 11k between stocks and crypto. 

He agreed to selll to me for 88K, rent to own for 4 yrs with 10% down paid in 200 dollar installments and owner financing.

How did you finance this deal?