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When the National rodeo comes to Vegas those people have money and their horses are closer to family members a most people’s dogs. 

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Just so you know. “100% deductible” doesn’t mean you get 100% of yoru money back.

My assumption is either they moved out before the eviction was finalized or they paid whatever money was due and the landlord dropped the eviction, would that be somewhat accurate explanation of how this "dismissed without prejudice" would appear on someone's record?

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Most people talk themselves into trouble by talking to much. 

You are able to get a hard money style loan 50% of purchase of land , 100% of construction upto 65% of the ARV 

I do however have a decent sum of money in savings for a down payment as well as would be able to get a parent as a cosigner on the loan to help with income if needed.

I've had countless conversations with heirs who spent a long time trying to figure out how to make money off of land or buildings, but without experience, and never got anywhere a year later.