You need to remain under your local jurisdictions occupancy laws.  5 unrelated people in a unit is very common, but I think Denver for instance might be 3 unrelated persons.

Are you allowed to enter the home and investigate to determine whether the occupant is legal or not? 

Then you can negotiation something more palatable to the occupant(s).

Important note would be if you plan to continue travel nursing, don't obtain a staff job in-between travel contracts, it may void the income you earn from traveling, as the lender would view your occupation as inconsistent.

Landlord agrees to add Jane Doe as an additional occupant for the lease agreement on 1776 Bourban Street, dated 03/15/2023.

All of these are a draw for mid-term tenants and will help ensure occupancy.

Figured I should do the owner occupant for 2 -3 yrs to build up equity during slow rehab, and funding.  

., at 9.1 percent in the year ending Sept. 30, outpacing San Francisco’s 7.4 percent, and tying New York for the tightest occupancy..."

I copied and pasted this excerpt from one member who posted :"One thing which could be made clearer is that D-F applies (or may apply) when the borrower is an owner occupant.

I continually find myself gravitating towards real estate and investing but have not made a dedicated goal to change primary occupations as of yet.