Having the right partners on the design and build is what I have found to be the most important piece of the puzzle.  

I recently purchased a 1500 SF two-story rowhouse in New York with a building class designation of Two Family Dwellings - Brick (B1).

I don't know your market but it looks like a lot of thought went into the design and layout. 

I work with tons of investors, both local and out of state and 1 very common problem I see that is holding new investors back from getting a deal is 1 simple thing... getting stuck on the list price.

simple - treat it like any other real estate closing. you go through attorneys and title companies. 

It’s a good idea to confirm you have a path to record title in a way that’s financeable, even though this isn’t a standard fee-simple sale.The big question is whether it’s reasonable to pay a market-rate price when you’re not actually scooping up the land.

He won't do undesirable designations. 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Does someone have a simple form to do this? 

The areas designated for painting should be painted thoroughly to ensure that no previous color is visible.