Unfortunately, this in turn can also have other adverse ramifications that may end up affecting the pocketbook of the landlord due to the tenant's ignorance and negligence or seemingly lackadaisical attitude in maintaining the property according to the terms of the lease.Case in PointTo prove a point, my company recently provided inspection services for a couple of commercial properties owned by a real estate investor who presently leases each property to a different franchise business, one of which represents a chain of successful retail store outlets (that doesn't need to advertise) and another that represents a successful 24/7 physical fitness exercise facility that often advertises on television during normal viewing hours.

It was time consuming and painful (for the shy folk) but was the most enlightening and informative exercise.

The auto-renewal clause can be exercise a couple of times (say three years in total).   

What is the role of each partner?

Maybe this sounds too easy, but could I swap a Private Lender's role for Seller Financing/Land Contract??

What is your role in this transaction?

The lender can exercise the “due on sale” clause if the name(s) of the buyer are not the same name(s) as the members identified as the owners of the LLC.  

In fact, yesterday I was given the opportunity to start a new role in the same company managing their DMS software. 

I was thrust into the little puppy role that no one ever thought anything of.

I would agree firmly with Mark Bookhagen above, its just like when you audition for movie roles.