So many of us use self-directed IRA’s (solo) or GRP’s and obviously can’t invest that in our own opportunities.

There are an abundance of opportunities

From what I'm reading it says that Asheville allows "Homestays" which is what I intend on doing anyways.

I’d just like the opportunity to get the first hand insights of someone who’s actually purchased and run a park.

The option consideration is just what it says: the opportunity to purchase the property for a price in the future, but not the obligation.

It's a great opportunity to network.

@Jeremy Johnson my advice would be to be to never ignore a good buyer with little to no transaction fees particularly if there is a hefty profit involved. 1031 is a good option but also don't overlook other options such as just paying the capital gains tax (gasp) or rolling it into one of the new opportunity zone investment funds.Make sure to negotiate a great long-term fixed lease for your own business as part of the transaction assuming you want to stay there.

In an ideal situation I would add an additional partner that would focus almost exclusively on locating another owned rehab opportunity and to relieve lease up or financing issues from yourselves. 

So now I only invest in "superior" opportunities.  

@Alex Young Depending on what the contract says, talk to an attorney in your state and ask them about sending a notice to the Seller saying their in default and you intend to sue them for specific performance to go through with the deal.