Casity,Both Account Closed are right on this one. you can have it in writing if both agree to the split based on square footage of the rentals and it could also be trouble down the line with each new tenant.

Hi @Steve Theobald,If  you're having trouble going conforming on these try Washington Federal.

For a really good look, spend a few extra dollars and get a squared off stainless sink; something like thisI've heard of granite composites cracking and chipping after only a couple years. 

Yes, I have used the existence of the WA State Statute of Limitations as a strategy to more aggressively acquire real estate in WA and once to quiet title in WA. 

However, if you are looking for the cheapest solution, a treated 4x4 or 6x6 square post is the ticket.

Each building has extended about 100 square feet for creating a laundry room.

Save cash on the downpayment where you live and possibly buy an additional property w a conv loan (15% down for townhouse or 20-25% down for sf).

Its relatively affordable and the price per square foot quotes I'm receiving  would allow me to secure something in my price range.

The BPI analyst aforementioned can actually tell you how many square feet your home is leaking through performing a Blower Door test (what @Justin Fox was referring to) before and after air sealing to see how well they did. - Is the water heater propane as well? 

Also you might be able to add a 2nd floor if the footing can support it, if it's a problem of not enough square footage...that may be cheaper than a tear down but probably not if it is really old or in bad shape...