Am I better off submitting my offer to the listing agent so they get full commission instead of using my wonderful hard working agent?

Hard copy app after showing unit, if they are interested in renting.Prescreen based upon hard copy (could be emailed as well) application. 

Good opportunity to have a house that is hard to find in our market How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

However, one thing I have had a hard time finding information about is: How does one value the business when one partner eventually wants to leave the partnership?

One: use a hard money or private loan for purchase and rehab.You'll need some person funds.

There is some fine print you need to read on that, but nothing crazy.However, if you max out your 8-10 Fannie Mae loans, there are hard money loans out there where you can get 30 year amortization for rates in the 6-8 percent range depending on LTV, PDTI, FICO, etc.

I don't know if that's because there's a lack of know-how or if it's hard to carry out here.  

It's hard to be new since the only way to learn is through experience so it's really valuable when there is someone who has had that experience already and can share their insights.

Hope you put flood insurance on it :)What made you decide to go with hard surface countertops and stainless steel?

It will be hard to win this and best case scenario is you cloud title.