@Kris HaskinsA lot to unravel but if they recorded your deed for purchasing the property prior to the ratification of the sale then that creates issues which the lender should have gone with your closing.The agents and title companies in this are a mess as how did it not show up on title or with the listing agent what was going on.

There is street access because it's a corner lot.This would be my first new contstruction....my plan is to sell my current home (family issues, forced to sell) and move into one of the units as a primary residence for a year or 2 before leasing it.Question is - What is the order of operation to start the project...   

My tenants have been amazing no issues and they always pay on time or early.

Have them perform specific tasks and issue invoices that the LLC would pay.

I think it's important to thoroughly research all aspects of your mortgage and tax laws to ensure you're making the right choice.

What digging I've done has been in valuing professional services practices (same issue: owner does the "labor", has client loyalty, etc.) as well as medical practices (patients loyal to a doctor more than a physical address).  

Most are fine with that, but a few will have problems with it and claim there are legal issues, etc..

The only issue is the tenant. 

Just make sure you get enough of a down payment to cover issues if you need to take the property back.  

I have had many work group bookings with no issues.