If you want to prevent them from selling to someone else, you could file a lawsuit in the county where the property is located and immediately record a notice of pending litigation (lis pendens) with the county clerk.

Are you confident that they have processes in place to prevent future mistakes?

I would really like some feedback on what realistic numbers look like for a duplex house hack, as I am struggling to find that unicorn property where everything fits perfectly and I don't want unrealistic expectations prevent me from ever pulling the trigger.To set the stage, I have been looking for multi-family properties for me to house hack into in the Maryland area for a few months.

Neither prevents you from splitting profits 50/50, but it prevents dozens of other problems.If this is impossible due to egos, trust and whatnot - then try 60/40 or 51/49 partnership.

Cara Lonsdale His loan would prevent this sale.

It's a law meant to prevent large party houses near CSU, but if a neighbor complains could end up costing me 2 roommates.

If your main investing goal is cash flow, and you intend to hold the property "10 years to forever", you shouldn't let a potential secondary benefit prevent you from purchasing. 

the domino effect would prevent my sale, which would prevent my buy bla bla bla i need a drink!

It prevents wear in the heavy use part of the stairs and provides sure footing than uncovered stairs, which can be slick and dangerous.

This prevents depreciation recapture among many other things that may complicate your tax return.Hope this helps!