I would suggest trying to find an experienced partner that you can JV with to help secure the loan and also help navigate any issues that may arise.

How have you west coast people navigated these chicken and egg problems of architect / bank / contractor / holding-a-full-time-job-six-days-a-week situations?

Likely an architect or local attorney could help you navigate this.

The hard part isnt so much the actual sale, it is ushering the transaction through the entire closing process and navigating all the hiccups and legalities that come along with it.

They can help you navigate the various organizations you'll be a part of (Brokerage, MLS, AREC, etc.)3.

I've been investing in SA for about 5 years and love helping people navigate the market down here.

Emerging markets contain many risks and are difficult to navigate.

Maybe you can help me navigate this awkward situation. 

I do want to emphasize that investors that are still managed by MACK have options and I would like to help navigate the transition out and make it as painless as possible by providing real time info.

I think you need to have a variety of strategies that you train your agents on then when they discuss with clients they can help navigate.