FHA Lender Recommendation

[Dan D.]

First, I apologize as I am sure this has been posted thousands of times. I did attempt the search function, but could not figure out how to just search the Washington Forum.

I reside in Socal and was just getting ready to invest in the midwest. Got my pre-approval and agents, etc. Recently, just found out there is a 95% chance I will be relocating to Seattle for work mid-august. Before finding this out I had lenders pull my credit and I am still within the 14 day window for additional pulls (right?)

1. Can I still reach out to lenders for a FHA pre-approval and not get dinged as long as its within the 14 day range of the 1st pull?

2. How long do pre-approval letters stay valid for?

3. Can anyone recommend  lenders? 

Idea now is to house hack a SFR. Possibly convert a garage/basement as my living quarters and rent out the main portion.

Thanks!!