Definitely don't hold your breath getting duplex status, it's extremely rare to get a SFR converted to a legal duplex.Regarding parking, that's become a more hot button issue.

“Breath Mike, breath…” He is awake and conscious, but clearly running on adrenalin.

(*Deep breath.*) Here goes.My name is Charles and I'm a computer nerd by day.

First, @Diane Albano, take a breath and stop pacing.

If you can keep it amicable that’s ideal, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.

Regarding making a house breath...

Unless an applicant contacts me for a "why", I don't provide a "why"....and if I do, its very vague along the lines of " I found a more qualified and compatible applicant".....very vagueAnd don't even look or breath in the vicinity of them being a gay couple....don't bring that up AT ALL...or they will latch onto that being THE reason they got declined

I lead the way down the stairs, when I saw something that took my breath away.

I'm not holding my breath on this deal closing....  ;-)  We may see what our options are to negotiate with the lien holders, but this one is going to be tough. 

So, help me understand why someone who has never bought or sold a home before would think that it’s better to navigate this process on their own than listing it with a real estate agent who eats, breaths and sleeps real estate....?