When discussing the terms prior to signing, I advise tenants the six month term is in both of our best interest, in case either of us is not satisfied for any reason.

Ideally properties would produce enough cash flow to satisfy the RMD, but that is not always the case, you may have to start liquidating some of your properties if there are not enough cash.

What was the supposed ordinance that was being violated-if there was one; and has that violation been satisfied?

There are few things (short of a hole in one) more satisfying than creating a community where raw land once existed.

If needs be, you can actually take the payment due on the HELOC, out of the HELOC and make a minimum payment back to the HELOC and satisfy that requirement (not recommended for obvious reasons).

Their motives will most likely be aligned with meeting fiduciary duties, satisfying creditors, if any, and accommodating the best interests of beneficiaries.The dialog ought to be more exploratory with the objective to reveal the major underlying issues for the seller.

The good ones will either provide money back guarantees or "pay as you go" fees that you can stop if you're not satisfied.- Don't bother with paid education until you figure out what type of real estate you want to do, and have done your own research.

In some cases the mortgage company will even send a check to satisfy judgments if they buy a house in the future. 

In addition, the IRS will provide audit protection to eligible businesses by not challenging the use of the $2,500 threshold for tax years ending before January 1, 2016 if the taxpayer otherwise satisfies the requirements of Treasury Regulation § 1.263(a)-1(f)(1)(ii).What is the de minimis safe harbor election?

Just one thing to clarify - you could purchase either two different properties - one for residence and one to satisfy the 1031.