Question is how can I apply pressure on the syndicator to update status and return my funds?

Or use your primary residence.  

While we currently reside in California, our focus is on acquiring properties outside the state, particularly in Arizona, Nevada, Texas, and Pennsylvania.

I guess tourism is an important enough industry there that while they need to limit the short term rentals for local residents, they also need them to provide lower price points for visitors. 

For investment properties sometimes you can do this if there is a history or using Airdna but never for primary residence purchases.

What that means is you can stay in your residence and I will be taking over the garage (the property will be split at x point??)

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Convert the Property to a Primary Residence: If you live in the property for at least two of the five years before selling, you may qualify for the primary residence exclusion, which allows you to exclude up to $250,000 of capital gains ($500,000 for married couples) from taxation.4.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Or sell & throw that money towards our next primary residence?