Ultimately, it doesn't look like this transaction will work out as the seller doesn't seem inclined and motivated to sell.

While we want to protect ourselves (thus, this post), we ultimately trust them and want to help them make it work. 

Ultimately, it's critical that you reach an agreement that you and your partner think is fair.  

Because it is treated as an investment property since that is the ultimate goal.

As far as financing tips, check out these articles I wrote:https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/10/29/the-ultimate-list-of-ways-to-finance-buy-and-hold-property/https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2016/01/06/selling-loan-submission/

My wife and I have been doing very well listing a guest house at the front of our home on AirBnB for three years now. I've found AirBnB to be VERY easy to manage and their fees are low. But I've reached a point where ...

Ultimately, I am the best at doing this because I know the inside and out of my property and as it compares to others.

I really need to compile a list of quality questions to present to a broker stating what I want, what they offer, and ultimately decide who is going to be the best fit for me.

This starting guide on Wholesaling can help https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/

There's no such thing as an exception anymore in the conventional lending world, so you have to do some research and find the product that works best (and that will ultimately close).Stephanie