But, he is most likely on board as well.  

I also see it as a sounding board for new ideas and ways to gain partnerships in geographies that would otherwise not be feasible. 

I had to go two months without any cash, and in that two months I took a celebratory trip to Hawaii, moved all of my belongings from Oregon to North Carolina, boarded my dog for a really long time, and had to put stuff in storage.

I also have ~$9,000 cash, which I was advised to spend paying small chunks of debt across the board before declraing bakruptcy if I do that, or retaining as an emergency fund, if I don’t.On the one hand, I do not HAVE to declare bankruptcy.

If they refuse to make it right, I'd file a complaint with the Board of Registration.

Allegedly there were, and/or are, less than adequate means of egress as well, including boarded up emergency exits.  

I know it's a rarity, but it's very hard to get an investor that's new to the real estate game on board with this when you explain what it means to them haha. 

Make sure your "we" is on-board with all plans, otherwise things can get rocky!

After the ten years, the rate can go up a max of 1% per year and a max of 6% more (meaning max of 11.125% max over all 25 years.It took a while to find it :-) Small local regional bank who also happens to have investors on the board. 

Typically, the planning and zoning site will have instructions on how to petition the board for a zoning change but that may add cost and time to your project.