The payments tend to be lower than a standard cash out refi, so if you end up in a tight cash spot, you have the flexibility to pay less for a bit until you get your bearings again. 

You're smart for recognizing the importance of building relationships...very few wholesalers in my area understand this. 

my understanding is partial payment starts the process all over again.

I don’t understand how you can have 13 rentals that are paid off and a primary residence that is paid off and still need more cashflow.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Quote from @Jim Bryant: This is why it's important to understand how the legal system works before investing in an area.

This will help you understand their motivations, which can be crucial in negotiations.

That might be our only true recourse.I don't know what State you're in or if you used a builder contract or the standard State contract form.

The key will be to remain flexible, understand the local market dynamics, and position themselves to take advantage of the eventual boom when the project comes to life in 2025.

We do that every day for free right here.I understand your paralysis.