I am not sure what the outcome will be but I have STOPPED investing into syndications and focusing on my own rentals that I can control and manage.

BBB has them at a D-  rating because previous similar bad outcome 3- If you are really in the same boat as us, you need to start a class action lawsuit that involves all the investors in that project and/or sent a complaint to the attorney general in Florida that involves all of us get him to liquidate his assets, pay us back and get him behind bars.

The only thing kept was the kitchen cabinets and appliances.What was the outcome?

The problem is the waters are muddied when a negative occurs with the investment that is in no way the result of dishonesty or incompetence; it’s merely the revealing of the probability of an outcome that has been properly disclosed as a possibility - yet the unsophisticated investor begins crying Ponzi scheme, theft, incompetence and every other accusation they can think of rather than considering the possibility that they made an investor with higher risk than a money market fund. 

Was able to gain some leverage prior to negotiating which resulting in a great outcome What was the outcome?

I really saw mine start to work after year 2-3 and I'm extremely public about those outcomes.

Once you have a deal they will guide you through the process and even help you attain the funding with out coming out of pocket or using your personal credit.

The engineer should be able to advise on the best lot line outcome, especially if there are physical circumstances to consider, such as wetlands.

The politicians don’t really care the negative outcomes and just want the votes.

As you get to this point your gaining more confidence in the options because you know option A and B had a certain outcome that wasn't option C, and this would give you more confidence you're doing the right thing for you.From there, I would be identifying properties to acquire if you don't already have some in mind and then my next sheet is creating the plan.