@Elliot Angus To structure this deal, consult a Qualified Intermediary (QI) for 1031 compliance, a real estate attorney for seller-finance terms, and a CPA to ensure tax deferral.

It's important to consult an attorney and an accountant eventually, but your first step should be to discuss your plans with your lender.

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I would probably consult with a general contractor on making the space livable (If possible).

If you're just looking to fund a handful of deals a year you  may be OK (consult an attorney) but definitely do your due diligence.  

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Now I am in the early stages of development.I am working with a consulting firm to help with a concept plan, engineering, and to get the city to sign off on everything.

All these "mentors" or "coaches" or "consultants" you see out here on notes writing books or whatever, are not teaching finance, or law, or taxation, or even personal finance, much less foreclosure law, safeguarding collateral, evictions privacy laws nor brokerage laws.

I recommend you consult with a lender with expertise in investing, preferably someone local to you, to discuss the lending options best suited for your goals, strategy, and tactics.