So if I was dealing with a seller who was insisting on handling the transfer this way, I would be wondering what the seller is trying to hide... and I would figure it out. noted, i already started contacting some title companies, and found a couple that seem trustworthy, do you have any recommendations>

The fact its in a landbank tells me that it was taken back for some reason, which tells me its likely not a high commercial demand for development, but I could be wrong.If it is "on the main drag" in this town then I'd think doing a new build home to do a targeted and intentional air bnb would be the best bet. 

You'll be able to gauge trustworthiness. 

Your best bet is to read information from public blogs that approach both options objectively.

I think you're best bet for private money is going to be to network at the meetups (Red Stick REI, RING) and on FB/here.

You can bet on that.3.

•Ensure you have a vetted and trustworthy team.

I could have found the money I bet, but I was scared to be a landlord.

It took a while to find trustworthy advice about this but I read the text of the law and it explicitly stated this, so I was lucky.2) The time you have between selling and identifying the replacement property is very short, and the time you have between selling and purchasing is also short.

It seems like investors strongly bet on appreciation here which I dislike.