Coming from my back ground as a physician, it is important to me that all parties are treated fairly, openly, and the deal is a win win for all. 

These folks are friends of the family and we are looking for a win-win.The title company has the P&S agreement and is performing the title search at this point.

From what I know and hear about the silicon valley there will probably be 30 bidders and the house will sell for far more than ask.. good luck  let us know what the winning bid is if its public

In my opinion that was your 1st mistake, " He who helps plan the battle never battles the plan" from how to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie, a must read.The above means you sit down with the trades individually and discuss there part and ask them what is the best way to move forward and as efficiently as possibly, they will tell you how to develop the schedule and plan, this dose not mean you do and agree with everything they suggest, this give them a say and respect and its there idea, so they think.I have done a few projects and I have never needed signed contracts with the trades, theirs more to managing projects then nuts, screws and wood, you are in the people management 1st and the trades are running there own business to make money, trust me that comes 1st in there minds.Mike

I obviously want to "pitch" it as a "win-win" situation.  

@michael win @Michael Wincongrats on the new acquisition!

If you invest and like to teach I could certainly use some advice as well, My goal is to create a win win relationship and create some wealth

Google:  couple wins lawsuit against bank of americaDocument everything you just posted.Find their attorney and talk to him.I hope you no longer bank with BofA.Good Luck and keep us posted

While for each specific tech worker, WHO wins the IPO game is everything, for us (RE investors) it doesn't matter WHO specifically it is!  

If you said "yes" then I think you stand a chance at winning the hustle game.Best to you - you have what it take already inside you!