Quick note on re-reading this thread:Giving yourself a W-2 isn't a magic spell that will automatically help you.

The wife can not use the husband's income to get a mortgage plus the husband's recent foreclosure will automatically disqualify him.John, you are in the position of being the hero.

The lenders I work with will run your info through a system and if your surpass the DTI you will automatically be rejected.

Will having my license automatically cause them put me last resort buyer during the initial contact thinking I expect commissions?

It doesn’t get reported to the utility automatically?

Based on your determined target audience you will automatically arrive at a neighborhood, price point and property condition.

And don't just automatically assume "appraised values" are accurate.  

Some companies also have standardized systems in place and will automatically make renovations such as changing carpet to hardwood or a standard paint color which in the end cuts down on rent ready repairs and turn around time if the property should become vacant. 

I also can set you up with automatic email alerts, so even if I am not looking at the market, you will be sent new listings immediately.

Like a lawyer, which I am not.Here in Oregon, a lease automatically converts to month-to-month after the expiration of the original signed lease, unless a new lease with specified dates is provided.