He indicated that they have begun to change their business model now and they no longer sell a property until it has been permitted.  

It wasn’t a massive deal—our expected assignment fee was $10,000—but when you’re growing a business, every opportunity matters.Everything seemed to be moving smoothly until the title search revealed a major roadblock: the mortgage discharge couldn’t be cleared because the person who needed to sign off was deceased.

The wife and I are starting a real estate investing business.

Here's a https://www.irs.gov/businesses/cost-segregation-audit-technique-guide-chapter-4-principal-elements-of-a-quality-cost-segregation-study-and-report to the IRS website noting specific items that are included in the cost segregation study report. hmm, that website is a 404 error.  

Are you building for pure investment purposes or are you looking to use some of the space for personal/personal business use?

And don't forget, states don't have 4-profit business to create wealth, no money-tree out in a yard to shake, states $ is from THE PEOPLE, so that $50 Billion is all Californians paying for it.  

And to be honest, I have only considered a hard money loan because that is what my few mentors primarily use to fund their flipping businesses.

But I agree with you these guys pass up a ton of listing opportunities and given the amount of money they spend thats just wasting marketing dollars in my mind.. the laws are changing on wholesale assignment business model.. like most things RE its always changing and evolving. 

Hi,I have 200k saved for an investment property, and my wife makes 450k a year in business income from her s corp small business.What are some of the best options for my situation?

@Kyle Carter You cannot directly use a 1031 exchange to purchase a primary residence, as the IRS mandates that the replacement property must be used for investment or business purposes.