Any other options you guys may suggest if you've been in a similar situation I'd love to hear it ?  

Does your CPA have anyone they can suggest?

Open to realtor suggestions if you have one you are happy with! 

Bill, thank you for suggestion.

I always get scared when someone suggests HMLs...

I would also suggest you get a higher price point. 

Any contractor recommendations or lender suggestions for short-term financing?

If you are focusing more on turnkey's then I'd suggest partnering with one of the investment companies so you can buy a property that's been completely renovated and that has a resident already in place.

If this sounds like a path you and your husband find promising I suggest making a thorough contract to ensure the security of both parties.

My inclination is to suggest paying back the PML 70% of the land proceeds (presumably $168K) at that closing and then hold the remaining loan until I sell the house.