Looking to Connect With Some Lenders in Columbus, OH

[Thomas O'Donnell]

Hello all! I plan on moving to Columbus, OH within the next month and a half and purchasing a duplex with a FHA loan. I am currently having an issue getting pre-approved because I currently live in CA and I would need to prove employment for when I get to Columbus. I know I can easily get a job right before moving, But closing on a property takes a while and I would like to avoid renting month to month while trying to find a deal. I would really prefer to purchase and then move to avoid having to move twice or worry about renting somewhere short-term. I have a steady job with good income right now and I could transfer with my job or get a better one if needed. Unfortunately I work in security so the branch office in Columbus us will not be able to offer me a position until a couple weeks before moving. Does anyone have some advise on how I should approach this? I would love to find out if there are more creative ways I can go about this so that I have a duplex to move into when I first get there. Thank you to all who respond!