During such occupancy, the terms and conditions of the tenancy (including, without limitation, the rental rate) shall be the same as the terms and conditions during the month of tenancy immediately preceding the notice; provided, however, that if rent was waived or abated in the preceding month or months as part of the original rental agreement, the rental amount during such sixty (60) day period shall be at the rate established on the last date that a full rent payment was made.

Remodeled single story duplex in established residential neighborhood.   

Today, the complex is a respectable place to live.

Huge respect for your putting yourself out there like this - takes some courage. 

Are conditions in Washington in that respect better than probably any other city in the country?

I'm just trying to add and build to the already successful relationship established.

Or is this a lender that you have an established track-record with?

MAXIMIZE YOUR OPTIONS by saving as much as possible and learning as much as you can through reading, talking to experienced people you respect, networking, and traveling a bit if you can afford it.

With respect to your credit score, not a difficult situation. 

Getting established as an agent is a long game which is why there is such a high turnover.