The way the Washington State Fire Code is written it sounds like we need to install a smoke detector and a CO detector in all bedrooms that have a heat vent from the furnace.

Have the parents as a guarantor as opposed o a co-signer.

I work in a co-working space in NYC and it's mostly composed of real estate startups all with a different bit of an edge. 

Also- what about a co-signer? 

Registering as a landlord is something I luckily remembered because I have a co worker who had to evict a tenant.

Alex Chin if she needed a co-signor to get the home would it still be a worthwhile investment for her through an FHA loan?

I'll search around for it :)I also did some more research today and it seems like I can also use the income of a co-signer in addition to my own and that could help me show an overall higher income and get a bigger loan.

It's this:Find properties with basement apartments or carriage houses out back.Get a long-term renter in the smaller of the spaces.Because tenants are allowed to Airbnb their "primary residence" (which is considered the entirety of that property) with landlord permission, the tenant gets the license and makes you a co-host. 

Can't move in until Dec 26.I've asked both to provide references, confirm yes or no to having a co-signer on their lease, asked if they would consider pre-paying any rent in advance (to be held in escrow and deducted each month), and asked if they will be getting renter insurance. 

Another option would be working with a co-developer who has specific experience with stacking public financing.