There's so many options but they all do the same thing (more or less).

Like others have mentioned, it depends on if you are owner occupied or not.

Avoid basing it on uncontrollable factors like taxes or insurance.

You would have to learn a lot about the sponsor to see/or know exactly what they are doing.

More realistic to raise the QOZ money to participate in the post entitlement construction and stabilization hold period or alternatively entitlement through stabilization/hold period. 

I.e. if you don't input what was told to a tenant, complaint or what not, you (employee) can't come to him and say it was done because it might as well not have been done.Particularly with disputes, and even more particularly with legal disputes, documentation is absolutely essential. 

I’d really appreciate any insights or advice. 

I would suggest looking at commercial banks or credit unions in the area to see if this is available. 

Are any of you still actively investing in Halifax or elsewhere in the province?

I’m looking to build connections with realtors here in the DFW area, as I’m eager to explore opportunities and share knowledge with professionals in the real estate industry.If you're a realtor or involved in any real estate activities in the DFW region, I’d love to connect and collaborate.