The broker we're working with said there shouldn't be a problem re-financing into a permanent non-recourse loan after 15-18 months.The developer has all the expertise to oversee the build (finalizing the architectural design, dealing with the permitting, serving as GC, etc).

Aside from a stupid amount of determination, I'm married to a wonderful woman who is also not only entrepreneurially minded, but a great home designer and fantastic marketer to boot! 

Hi @Debbie Cost, The California Franchise Tax Board issued Notice 2019-05 stating installment sale "arrangements" designed to defer taxes when a 1031 Exchange fails will not defer taxes.

A 1031 is designed for more long term income producing properties.

He has seen our previous design and work and said he was impressed with the results. 

The home is not designed for large parties.Personally, I would give them written notice that this home is clearly not meeting their expectations.

Feel free to Private Message me if you would like some help with getting started on the conceptual design.

Gutted interior walls, removed bearing walls in areas to open up the design to connect the front parlor to a new kitchen in the center of the home.

Self performed 90% of the build and design services.

It’s a collaborative effort between you, designers, suppliers, subcontractors etc.