I definitely like the idea of room mates helping to pay the mortgage (or even covering all the mortgage), so I will keep awareness and learn more about it, so I can follow that approach then the situation allows.Sincerely,Joe

Or, if the idea of roommates is off-putting (and who enjoys other random humans that much?)

It might seem a little stupid until it actually works.If you can, try to find a single family or duplex that you'll both be able to move into at the same time so you'll just need to find roommates for last year. 

I've been living in the house with one roommate paying $600 of the mortgage.

Or possibly get a roommate? 

He has never been late & took in a room mate to help with expenses.

Can be room mates and that’s how it’s gonna work or totally 2 separate tenants. 

Can you get a roommate now, cut spending, get a second job? 

I've been living in the house with one roommate paying $600 of the mortgage.

Now if you have 4 roommates in a 4 bed house y’all are going to be In each others business one way or another.