Still no solution yet from them though after I check in every few days.

You can simply request a separate check for the $100 increase to bring the total deposit in line with the new rent amount.

Check it out.I am currently licensing a 12 bed RCFE in Santa Cruz, CA.

Principal balance currently at 314kProperty Details: It's essentially a "2-in-1" property, with the main unit rented out for $1,900/month and an attached ADU bringing in an additional $1,200/month.

Should we expect the Federal portion of the rent check from the gov't Feb 1??

My husband and I are approximately 6-12 months out from executing on our first real estate purchase.

Check with your QI about both scenarios.I did have a client do a 1031, rent it out for two years and then moved in at the advisement of their CPA.  

Now that house has been rented out for the past two years, and I want to buy another possible duplex or triplex to house hack.

With how much equity you have in your primary if it was me I would think about doing a cash out refinance for the whole thing as rates would be lower.

It will be a can of worms for sure and they may go as far as requiring a full tear out and fresh submittal.