Since I was in Texas and planned on staying there I found out that I was qualified to take a broker test so I did and got a license.  

The MassHousing loan is much better than FHA  if you qualify and can afford it.  

@Jason Rowlett, You'll use one "agent" or qualified intermediary who will handle the 1031 exchange portion of your closings on both the sale and purchase.  

If the worker has his license and is openly soliciting work, he's too ambitious and qualified for his boss to keep him as an employee for long anyway.  

I am already pre-qualified for a conventional loan, but will work on getting a 203k loan if the property needs repairs. 

@Michael MedeirosThe recommendation that you speak with your CPA is a good one.Sometimes it makes sense to go through a bunch of hoops to qualify your by nature passive investment earnings into earned income so as to sponsor a Solo 401k.  

FNMA Homestyle might be a valid options for you if you can qualify for a conventional loan.Go ahead and PM me or post on the thread.

Since it was your grandma's primary residence, see if she qualifies for 2 out of the last 5 years as primary residence. - See where i am going?

I would suggest to talk to a loan person and see what you can qualify for with your credit situation.

So it will not currently be rental property since it is our current residence we qualify.