I would also say don't be afraid to bring someone into the deal with the knowledge/resources to help you put it together.Even if you have to split the deal, 50% of a deal is better than 100% of no deal. 

To my knowledge, the statute starts the day the borrower went into default, but each state is different. 

Ideally, I would like to find a company that is familiar with double-closing and assignments of contracts. 

Unless he had prior knowledge of the build, it's very odd especially for such a small fee.

Could I hear your opinions/knowledge on Community Land Trust properties?

I do not own any property as of right now but am looking into pursuing to purchase a multi unit complex 2-4 in the near future once I am knowledgeable in the field.

There are many good providers on here of plans that are happy to share their knowledge with you and see if they might be a good fit for you, such as @Dmitriy Fomichenko, @Brian Eastman, @Justin Windham, and many others (look at their 'tag lines' as they are not supposed to 'solicit' directly). 

If anyone has experience with a knowledgeable real estate CPA I sure would appreciate a good referral thank you

But, chances are, you'd never see a dime.Use BP to gather knowledge and set yourself up for success later. 

Its a great place to continue to build your knowledge base as well as build the team of professionals you'll need to reach your REI goals.I'd advise you to set up keyword alerts (click the little bell at the top right corner next to your profile picture) so that you're aware anytime a forum post mentions a topic/area of interest.Also... attend local events and meet your dream team in person!