You do not need a court hearing to move forward.You can read my book to get more details, but you essentially have a couple options. 1.

The best option would likely be a construction loan, which can cover both the purchase of the land and the build.

We've been very friendly and respectful to each other, and just don't want to ruin that kind of tenant-landlord relationship.

it is not user friendly at all. 

I know there are a lot of options, especially since they are family and willing to carry the loan. 

I recognize that commercial real estate is struggling, with ~30% vacancy in downtown Portland and homelessness issues, but I believe this property’s tenant stability and quality make it a lower-risk option. 

Doing a flip right now thats gone over budget/timeline. 

I think you’re under a misconception that’s leading you to think you have options you don’t…You say it’s worth $1.1M and you’d net $500k.

I Hope with this new perspective perhaps some new options have opened up for you! 

That's one of our biggest risks it seems, however, ND is more friendly than the MN side.