But our timeframe is a year from now, so we're still figuring everything out.I work in film/tv post-production and while I may be able to do the work from home thing with that job (at least to some degree), I will need to replace much of my income with this new business.Thanks again- I'm sure I will have more questions as I do some more exploring.... 

If you leave it open-ended, they may take the TV, computer, and a few other items of value and leave you with everything else.

IB has the water/sewer issue but it keeps getting more press/exposure.  

Working professionals in the film & TV industry.

@Marshall Hooper - Yes a 506(c) offering allows you to solicit funds from Facebook, TV, Radio, etc.However there are more steps involved. 

If you were to use that as a downpayment to then take out more debt, you'll be hard pressed to find a deal that cash flows. 

Now you are hard pressed to find anyone decent and none of them has significant systems in place to provide reports and consistent services.

Another option ($$$) Might be to engage an advertising company, and have them flood the local radio, TV and Internet With bi-weekly news stories about the coming business, focusing on the number of jobs that will be created.The number of jobs both for construction workers to build it, and the number of employees that will staff it over the shifts it will be open.

That said, I think we will be hard-pressed to find the everyday Real Estate Investors doing this strategy due to the niche nature of it. 

Even when pressed for customized tax planning advice, he could or would not deliver.