Anyway the contract is structured in a way for the unexpected investor to lose.  

However, I don't like losing any money ever.

However, there are thousands of ways to make money in Real Estate and probably even more ways to lose money.

If you live in one and rent the other for $1800, you will be losing you time and money.

We're not sure if we want to keep this one, possibly two, bedroom suite or lose the second kitchen and add walkin closets to the lower bedrooms.Any insight on the value of inlaw suites  

never. think of the lost revenue and jobs that they will lose! 

You could try selling it, but most good investors will realize the price is too high.If you're LOSING money every month, you might consider a short sale.

However, I'd like to meet a lot more of the local players sooner rather than later. 

It's very hard to build, but very easy to lose. 

While there are lots of other factors to consider, assuming all things are equal, and while we are talking about cash flow vs value, It could definitely make a lot of sense to pay/lose out on $2,550 to gain $6,000.