Reducing the cash required to move in by employing services that guarantee the security deposit for a monthly fee.

However, they are self-employed.What is the best way to verify income for someone that is self-employed?

Self-Employment Tax: If flipping is your business, you may owe self-employment tax.3.

I’m committed to house hacking since I can only afford a place with a primary resident loan.Has anyone employed the mid-term rental strategy while house hacking?

One thing to keep in mind is there are programs that "Do Not" require employment seasoning so 6 months is not a factor with a few new programs. 

I would do the following, at a minimum:-request that he complete your rental application (hopefully you have a thorough application),-request identification documents (government-issued),-require that he provide you with proof of his visa status and the authorized length of stay,-verify his employment, income, and financial stability, and-contact his previous landlords for references.If he cannot satisfy these application requirements, do not approve.

6 properties over 6 years is impressive.If you continue on this approach, you may be able to do better than 1 property per year if you make more money with your employer and are generating cash-flow from your renttal properties.Why switch strategies if you have something working for you?

Trouble is that I don't yet have long-term employment in place (just moved to the area a month ago).

I have not had Voucher tenants before, I am thinking about asking double deposit as they are not making employment and salary criteria.

So I put years of work into renovating a couple run down buildings to provide apartments for people, did all the work myself and then was laid off my job.Since then I've been pursuing this dream of being self employed before its all over.