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?

I want to post this to hopefully learn more about this topic, that maybe the podcasts and pages don't cover entirely.

The rent I could collect on my current house would about cover the mortgage on the new house, but nothing seems right.. 

As for the next loan, in my mind, getting something to give me a loan, at a reasonable rate, as long as my rental units cover the mortgage plus slightly more, I'm still coming out net positive which is more than if I don't do it at all.

If so, is it covering your expenses?

I have a commercial property where one (unused) entrance is to the back alley, and that entrance is nicely hidden and covered by a little roof.

Do you guys think asking the tenants to cover the cost is feasible?

Is it possible to have the seller cover a 5-10% commission (built into the price) to you if your representing yourself and getting traditional financing?

Sounds too high; the total rents don't even cover the mortgage with 20% down!

But we could get some insurance to cover it.