An LLC is useful for two things: anonymity and legal protection.

@Sharon Porter,Investing in a state-controlled property like this can be an opportunity, but it's critical to understand the legal and logistical nuances.

Also what are solid reasons/hardships I can list in my rezoning request that will get it approved?

we pay a LOT of money for legal advice, legal document preparation, etc., the result is that we aren’t challenged when we need to take ownership if the borrower can’t perform.    

One didn't make your list.1) I see people all the time raising money for real estate deals but they call it a partnership either because they are ignorant of the law or they are trying to avoid paying for all the legal work. 

No legal advice here, other than get good legal counsel on those two matters. 

In this case, she had no right to the common area and no legal standing for a lawsuit.

Ask to see the approved final site plan for the first phase.

It is legal and very lucrative in some parts of the US. 

It can take 2-3 months before payments get approved.