The mountains aren't going anywhere and this is still the busiest National Park in the Country (busier than Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite all 3 combined).

Open concept living/dining. 

I would probably stick to #2 and get them both out UNLESS she can find a way to qualify on her own - paying advanced rent, getting a second job, finding a room mate, getting assistance.

And cools the space around it - perfect for a socal garage or laundry room.

I would say this was the least organized BPCon (no cevent App, poor email distribution, my workshop that was $300 had about 20% attendance rate) I have been to, with the worse room problems (both ac and hot water problems in my room), and the hurricane issue (they cancelled the meal but many of the restaurants required reservations that we did not make because we were expecting the meal), and in my opinion worse keynote speakers even when one was a repeat (I like David Greene keynotes, but …), I enjoyed this BPCon more than the others I attended. 

I plan to buy a house to househack this spring (either rent by the room or a house with an english basement).

Be sure to have plenty of room for parking, as this can kill the functionality of the overall complex if you don't.

There’s often room for origination points, typically between 1-3%, that will add to your upfront costs.

I have a 5 unit building in SW Michigan... does anybody know of a company that will aid in submetering or RUBS outside of Kalamazoo / Grand Rapids??

(room in my house)I have statement from the plumber she caused the leak, pictures, and receipt from contractor for mold mitigation.