Just be mindful that you can't 1031 a personal residence but it might be eligible for capital gain exclusion from section 121.

Do you mind sharing more information? 

I would love to help get the information for you, I don't mind getting that for you and I have someone that can help with getting you the capital needed as well.

What do you have in mind? 

Low Risk: TDAs are insulated from market volatility, offering peace of mind.4.

When I think of Blythe, CA travel centers, gas stations and fast food chains come to mind. 

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. 

With this in mind, if you intend to leverage short-term debt (hard money), it's even more vital that your underwriting is thorough and that you have the correct systems in place to tackle potential issues.

Interested in a meet up with like minded investors on Long Island.  

Every little thing in the project should be in writing, even down to the door stops :-) See my tile spec sheet below ...Two problems with your post though - 1) In my experience, most problems come from the customer changing their minds constantly.