If it's a vinyl window, or if you could swap out the existing window for a vinyl window without much hassle (e.g. if it's on the first floor and you have easy access to the exterior), then waterproofing the inside shower area around the window would be much easier.  

However, there are some restrictions that apply, you'll want to look for details on "bonus entitlement."

You would not be able to purchase an LTR as a second home because access would be restricted and the property would be subject to an occupancy agreement limiting use.Please be careful about listening to advice other than from a licensed loan officer. 

Did they also have access to the yard where you are building the ADUs?

You may need permits for plumbing, electrical, and structural changes.A HELOC can be a flexible and cost-effective way to access funds for a down payment on another property. 

I take less issue with equity pay down but this certainly has a cost to access.  

I am fully educated on what's public online/and how to access that easily, and I'm looking around for subscription/pay options that offer more "actual raw data" (on deeds, history, leins and public records) than the county sites, basically.Research--for anything I identify as potentially interesting.

Does he have assets he (or perhaps you) can access to be compensated by - either voluntarily or if you end up in a legal fight. 

Required repairs for federal lending approval are generally more easy to include.We've seen folks with helocs attached to the property who have accessed the heloc to repair the property right before the sale since the heloc has to be paid off as part of the sale. 

So far it seems the only place appraisers can find actual leased properties is through whatever they have access to on the MLS.