I dont know if Don does land development deals but I am sure if he does not he will probably have a decent referral for you of a reputable lender lots of frauds out there as your probably aware.

Any insight into the tax consequences of this transfer? 

Often times inspectors overlooked them as they are very small and minor but as you can probably already tell, they are extremely important and prevent water intrusion.Your best bet would be to contact a very reputable Siding/roofing contractor and have them go through the entire property and put in the proper drippage flashings seals and caulking necessary and have them insure the work. 

He and his family have long held a reputation in the city for not being honest people.

Subscription services are getting the reputation as being predatory because often times it ends up costing more than just buying the actual product, and the primary benefit is typically more profit for the company.

If you're struggling, consider offering higher returns initially to attract investors, or partnering with someone who has a solid reputation in the industry.

Careful regulation and oversight are needed to ensure that such programs truly benefit those they aim to help without unintended negative consequences.

Hiring a reputable GC is more than just saving money on the build.

If it becomes too annoying or unmanagable, then give a REPUTABLE PM company a call! 

There are some reputable lenders that go down to 75k - just know below that 100k loan amount level that rates and cost may seem higher because of servicing and man power inputted into the deal still cost the same for lenders and brokers involved.