However I need to know the best way to get contracts written into templets were I can just plug the numbers into the deals I propose to sellers? 

Here are a few thoughts and potential solutions:Seller Financing Structure: Since the seller wants a significant down payment and the right to live in one of the units, you might want to propose a leaseback agreement as part of the seller financing.

.: This law firm has been serving Waco and Central Texas since 1925.For a DEEPER DIVE, go to the States Legislative Register and find out who proposed the law changes.

However, @Jon Schwartz proposes adding units to make commercial residential and finance as such (DSCR) where value will be based on cap rate and NOI.  

Again as Chris suggested, avoid a cost plus engagement and ask up front for copies of the subcontract proposals to ensure they tie in accurately to the overall budget.

The lease expired Jan 18 and you didn't propose an extension until Jan 30?

He has promised countless times over several months (5 months to be exact) to come back to us with "a proposal by the end of this week" via email on 11/28/23 and "we will get this wrapped up this week" via email on 12/11/23 - and we are already in the first week of February 2024 without a proposal and without any progress in coming to a resolution.

He has promised countless times over several months (5 months to be exact) to come back to us with "a proposal by the end of this week" via email on 11/28/23 and "we will get this wrapped up this week" via email on 12/11/23 - and we are already in the first week of February 2024 without a proposal and without any progress in coming to a resolution.

There are posts here on BP about presenting a proposal to a lender.

@James W. too bad you didn't propose that to her up front.