Why are you looking at PML vs traditional financing for this type of deal? 

Meanwhile, a regular 1031 can be less complicated to manage if your main focus is simply deferring gains.Considering how property values and financing rates have shifted these past months.. do you think an OZF might be a better strategic move than a 1031 in your situation?

How did you finance this deal?

Should I be looking for financing first or for a real estate agent? 

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

came to me through my personal connections How did you finance this deal?

This is anecdotal, but I come across of ton of GCs looking for spec-build financing in local meetups and networking groups, such as on facebook on in person meetups. 

The tax benefits of bonus depreciation can lead to massive savings but losses won’t help one bit if you can’t use them.
Before you buy a cost seg, you need to know the rules:
Tax all starts with the types of income....

Your LTC leverage is also very similar to a bank construction loan but between origination fees and interest charges you will incur  ~$20,000 more in finance charges during the life of this renovation project.

I have found people willing to owner finance their house to me at a lower interest rate.