I too constantly try to think of ways I can pursue the allure of no money down.

Obviously financing a new home without a current employer would be more difficult than having one, but what are my options for financing without employment over the next year?

I 100% ditto what @Dion McNeeley said as far as the employment.

Thanks @Brian Beck and @David Wong,My reasons were heavily based on my employment being right outside of Baltimore, and my family being there. 

The question is how will I finance a home without employment?

Employ a lawyer to help you set up a partnership. 

My understanding is that if it's expunged, you might not have to disclose it to a prospective employer, BUT I'm not so sure that means you don't have to disclose it to the state's real estate department.I was contacted some time back by a prospective real estate licensee who had a felony theft conviction (embezzlement) on their record from 20+ years earlier.

Shortly thereafter, I received a call from a prospective employer of that tenant. 

All fascinating, insightful, and pragmatic approaches to business development that I am eager to employ.

I am self-employed, need a no doc, stated income loan, project based only loan.