The problem is, we’re college students who alternate between working and attending school.

That would be correct if OP's father has made or intends to make an S election for the LLC.Since OP did not specify tax status of the SMLLC, we're left to assume no alternate election was made, and the LLC carries the default tax status: 'Disregarded Entity'.A DRE should not be issuing W-2s or 1099s to its owner as it's effectively dissolved for federal income tax purposes and there's no distinction between the owner and the LLC.

As was mentioned above, Home Possible is a great alternative to FHA loans if you qualify for that loan type. 

Alternatively, buy a used range and have her pay the full amount. 

Alternatively, you can lend your money to someone and earn interests on it.  

If there are things of real value, I might look to store it for 30 days (take pictures of EVERYTHING) before finding an alternative way to get rid of the items.

In my research I’ve seen PLENTY of other affordable alternatives that languish on the market because they aren’t glamorous on the outside/inside but are in totally livable affordable condition.

I'm just looking for a few alternative dealers who may have a better deal on one.

J&K were mentioned to me as an alternative by someone else too.

Alternatively, you can borrow from friends and family, but you need to be sure that you can pay them back if things go south.