They do 1000 loans a year but most of them are primary residences.

@Kenneth McKeown is well-known here on BP, and works with lots of investors in the DFW area for purchasing investment properties and primary residences. 6) What kind of programs or options for assistance as a first time homebuyer in TX are available and should I be starting them now (well in advance of any time limit deadlines that could crop up if I wait)?

@Patrick Melton, Since this is their primary residence the 1031 exchange is not an option. 

Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb-core steel doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) thick, or 20-minute fire-rated doors, equipped with a self-closing device.R310.4 Bars, grilles, covers and screens.Bars, grilles, covers, screens or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings, bulkhead enclosures, or window wells that serve such openings, provided the minimum net clear opening size complies with Sections R310.1.1 to R310.1.3, and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool, special knowledge or force greater than that which is required for normal operation of the escape and rescue opening.R314.3 Location.Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations:1.In each sleeping room.2.Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.R315.1 Carbon monoxide alarms.For new construction, an approved carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units within which fuel-fired appliances are installed and in dwelling units that have attached garages.Note: In Washington State CO alarms are required on all homes sold.No egress thru other bedroom?

We have had great success in allocating utilities to the residents. 

Under Fort Worth, TX rules, if community home is up to 6 residents + 2 caretakers, it is not rezoned, it's still stays residential. 

. :)The deal with the 100 mile rule is only applicable if deriving rental income from the departing residence is needed to make the numbers work.VA - will count departing residence rental income once you've got landlord experience.FHA - will count departing residence rental income in very rare circumstances that aren't applicable to most people. 

Also how many on-street parking permits are allowed per resident.

I've seen people live at their residence during the week and then live at their partner's place during the weekend to meet the requirements.

The bill he is introducing in NY will disallow any discrimination based on a resident's source of income (i.e.