This is only a temporary arrangement and may even possibly go on while our family is house hacking a fourplex in the neighborhood.  

The decrease in FICO from maxing a credit card is only temporary.

It could be a simple as jacking up the overhang with some temporary shoring and bottle jacks to replace the 6x6s or it could be as complicated as an under-designed foundation or soils issue.

Adam - I don't have much advice on the leasing situation but if since it seems like renting out rooms may be generally a "temporary" living situation, a month-to-month may fair better if you get someone who doesn't want to play nice. 

Also those types of tenants tend to be handier and more capable of taking care of the minor maintenance issues on their own.As far as your concern that this may be temporary and they want to buy houses later; Great!

Recent grads are also having a harder and harder time finding employement, many of whom are piecing together part time, seasonal, and temporary work.

I figure you are a professional and you operate like one.If the need is temporary they might choose to pass or move on rather than fund the changes.

Floating laminate is a great option for flooring, permanent or temporary.

I am having to consider not being as involved since we may have a temporary re-assignment out of the area.

I know that I am giving up money.There is obviously HOA and other carrying cost, how long do you list before you sign a temporary lease?