I would first check if its legal to add a kitchen, then if so I would make it self contained with kitchen, WD, etc. 

These plans typically cost a bit more to establish due to the legal work, but in most cases will save you considerably over the long term.

A friend and I are looking to form a lasting RE partnership and looking to get it legally drafted. 

I agree with Jason... speaking from experience new construction around here can be years of headache and legal action. 

The beginner should take a beginners course on real estate, and learn all the fundamentals and legal theory as a foundation.

The appraisal just came back and we were told that although the property is zoned for multifamily, the MIL does not meet legal set back and is effectively on the property line.

The seller could sue for liquidated damages, or maybe the attorney would advice negotiating a buy out of the contract as in we will double our EMD that the seller gets to keep to back out.There is a way out legally. or buy it and relist it for sale, although they might lose a lot more money than the attorney would coust.

Not sure of the concept or the financials, but does anybody see and legal issues?

A maximum of 1 accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted on lots where legal primary single-family dwellings are allowed.5.

@Holly Schuster you are asking some pretty specific legal questions.