There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

Currently, the contractor is demanding $44K upfront to resume work and complete the occupancy permit, promising to discuss the additional costs afterward.

Good luck I had a call with a FINRA compliance consultant today and discussed the sponsor exemption.

So, those are two important factors that should be considered when discussing CA's appreciation, and where the ceiling may be...

Would be happy to meet up and discuss your goals in more detail.

Always the same canned answer when asking for pics/updates "holiday, weather." 

To discuss other side of this thought process on new builds..

If you aren't going to assume the loan as discussed in #2, then you could do a "Subject To" deal where you just take over payments BUT that is really only good for the seller if they are facing foreclosure.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.