I know that on the residential side the process is pretty structured, but how does it work on the commercial step by step before you actually sign a purchase and sale agreement, that is you are expressing your interest to purchase and documenting what you need from the seller but before you make any non-retractable commitment?

The ADU is 25% of the property using the sq ft method.

Should I sell for the gain and go into another renovation or is there another method that would help build cash more efficiently?

What are some suggest processes\methods to remove all bills paid and implement RUBS? 

Now you've got the SEC on your back...You need to get your business structure, paperwork and processes looked at carefully by a good real estate and business attorney... and get ahead of this.. before you're paying big fees on defense attorneys.However, be careful when you market your deal to an end buyer or investor.

The deal fell through because a bank switched terms on us during underwriting, but I was wondering if there is any way to structure around this problem.

New construction may seem like a better bargain than a 30-year-old structure customized by a prior tenant.6.

Without getting proper permits for plumbing, electrical, and weakening the loading structure you can get home redtagged resulting in buyer have to deal with the violation and have to pay cash for it.

If I involved some of those other people's money, how do I even begin to structure a deal like that?

Their fee structure is very straightforward and aligns their goals with that of the owner, i.e. when I make money as the owner, they make money as the PM and when I'm not making money, they're not making money.