I have access to a professional film crew so I could make a short film about the town and my efforts to advertise on a crowdfunding site. 

The bulk of your time and effort will be spent on finding the deal. 

I look at effort and intent.  

I myself am learning.As all the podcast stated, REI is not quick way to get rich; you have to be willing to invest your time and effort, like anything else.  

Tell this will help them rebuild credit without any effort from them.

If the heir(s) don't wish to sell or borrow, they don't see the benefit of spending the money, time and effort to transfer title, esoecially if a formal probate is required. 

Make every effort to realize his intent to provide low income housing for this community ... but almost certainly not the way he would.  

Consider your time and effort besides the cash flow. 

They are just making a last ditch effort to see if there is any way they can lose.

Profits should be distributed based on shares invested in entire business regardless of whether they invest in a particular house or not.The more troublesome issue is how to reimburse the member who inevitably will put more personal effort into the business.