Some of the best roles in my field are 1099 and I'm worried i would have a hard time getting conventional loans if i make the switch?

I rent out one side and live in the other, which creates cash flow to pay off my mortgage and speed my savings accumulation for the next purchase (I'm ready to buy now, just looking for a deal that meets my criteria).Basically, if I were starting out with a business degree, I would use my business degree to land a 9-5 in a field that would be useful to a later real estate business, and use the income from that job to secure financing on a small multi-family.  

I can find out all mortgages recorded on the property, any liens, like unpaid water bills, code violations and basically anything that was ever recorded against the property.One risk I can think of is tax liens because they are sold off to investors every June, so taxes appear to be paid online but a 3rd party could be holding that note.For those of you with experience in this field, would your recommend, or say stay away?

The land values in these neighborhoods (like one that is just northeast of Love Field Airport) are rising so fast that rents will not keep up with property taxes. 

Allowing more time for people to interview, view the property, and complete the application will provide a fairer playing field.

Everybody is different, and there is no right or wrong answer - it's comfort level.Obviously, because of the field I'm in, I do see the value of having insurance, but oftentimes investors may not feel that way if they have thin margins on a property, and are faced paying a large chunk of their profits for an insurance policy; especially in areas that have higher property premiums due to natural catastrophes, i.e., Florida.The bottom line is whatever amount you are willing to lose dictates if you will get that policy or not.

My background is in the field of pharmacy... ready to make a change!!! 

I remember him talking about when you need someone for something just start calling people in that field.

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