Knowing there is no realtor you should expect issues like this in the future.I like your solution of splitting it.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment. 2500 sqft home, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath custom built home in Friendswood, Tx with huge 450sqft bonus room (not shown in pictures) What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I've been able to automate things with the city i.e. taxes, utility bills, permits along with "case management" for assigning contractors for quick solutions. 

As a broker, business, client or customer what has been the best thing a real estate agent has done for you or your business?

I hate the solution, but write the check.If this is about being right - the tenant has a signed agreement to stay until May.

But not the most scalable solution : ) once he's out in 2 years I only have so many family members I could repeat that with. haha So thinking it's likely better to just rent the whole thing, and if something were to change, finish the walkout and kitchen expansion at that time.

I’m looking to build a custom home in the Bay Area.

I'm very emotionally attached to my primary and put in lots of custom upgrades (think lots of hardwired tech and smart home) and my 3 young kids live in it and my long term is definitely to hold onto it.

Wouldn't it be safer/better for the customer because they know where their money is going and what is type of property they have?

I run an investment firm that helps investors make money so investors are really my customers.