It’s nice to speak the lenders language and try to find out if they are looking for certain dscr or other parameters.

We know that the appraisal might limit our loan capacity in this scenario.What is the potential future risk especially if the county rejects the official change to a duplex once we’ve bought the house?

Terminate the Entity, by "Winding" it up then officially "Terminating" it.Ex-partner is currently building his own business/brand while I'm stuck in lingo because he won't sign the papers.My attorney said "There is no way your business is worth $40k, he (ex-partner) sounds like a joke.".

It wouldn't hurt to have your agent submit an offer in writing at the number you want and get an official response from the seller.

Thanks, @Wayne Brooks, the "prohibit assignment of the contract" language is what I will look for. 

That dude had SO much language.

The one positive, most investors here haven’t realized English isn’t most peoples first language so texts are ignored and post cards get thrown away.

This monthly cash flow has now exceeded my initial cash outlay of $11,485 and I officially no longer have any money left in the deal.

Current monthly cash flow of $1700 has now accumulated to exceed my initial cash outlay of $11,485 and I officially no longer have any money left in the deal.

What officially recorded document will you be putting together, tied to the subject to agreement, that allows you to rent it back to him?