I have seen many stores going out of business and that technology has taken or will take physicality of having a store is losing  out over the Internet retail stores and I think that will continue. 

I'm looking to expand some more and continue to grow.

I am out of town and don't want to continue self-managing.

Or do I draw a hard line in the sand and point to the HOA rules drawn out in the Trust, Bylaws, and CC&R's and pursue legal action if he continues to refuse responsibility?

Continue doing it, until you get a girlfriend that is not ok with roommates.

Abreu- I am back in town tomorrow and will message you again to continue our conversation from before. 

Should I continue to see this through and finish the course anyway to receive the license or was this a waste of time and money?

Oversight, annual reporting, continuing education, etc.

Generally, the trustee has the authority to assume (continue) or reject (cancel) the agreement, making you an unsecured or secured creditor for any option money already paid.

8 years of Business management experience Willing to help run your project so you make money.And help your business continue being trust worthy. 15 years as a math teacher