In light of that did the developers wind up getting a pretty decent deal out of this after they took a big risk on a property with crazy restrictive zoning and no clear path forward prior to purchase?

If you put the house in her name and you have siblings or other folks who would have a claim as a direct heir on her estate, you run the risk of losing the property to another heir. 

A friend of mine in Austin once negotiated a partial buy back option when the seller realized they might want back in if the market soared.. from what I read in Bloomberg, that approach can work well if both sides trust each other.If the tenants’ rent covers your carrying costs, that’s a nice cushion, but you still need to clarify that buy back clause.

I would only place it on DeFi if you're fully aware of the risks, or as a smaller fraction of the CeFi.

Combine that with insurance raising rates not just for dropping licensee count, but also to cover increased lawsuit risks.

It’s better to pause and confirm than risk relaying false information.Remember, deals are built on relationships, and relationships are built on trust.

Because their investments do NOT have a higher enough ROI adjusted for risk.  

Caution:  Personal credit card financing is a huge risk and good luck finding 0 percent interest today.

Reward: Assess whether the uncertainty surrounding the current occupants, title clarity, and liens aligns with your risk tolerance.

very high risk even I only do them with very specific investors in mind and a plan. we dont flip land we develop every one.