You have an amazing goal, and with the support of this group of investors, I have no doubt you'll achieve it!

With an invoice showing "no charge" for fixing the cupboard, this hopefully can't happen again if a contractor changes did mind or has some type of mental lapse.  

You have no income. 

One thing to consider is there is no guarantee of building equity in pre-construction.

I do feel like anyone serious enough will just take the two minutes to answer the seven questions, which basically just establish if they meet the minimum requirements (3x the income, Credit Score, No Pets/Smoking, etc). 

I'd likely just agree to break the lease with a couple months of rent as a penalty rather than force these people to continue being tenants in my property....you never know what will happen to the condition of the property.

No grey LVP flooring or walls.

I would generally say no if you don't have a property unless you're looking for peace of mind knowing that you've set your financial life properly. 

So your profit should be tax deferred anyway.It should be the same thing for your exit - no need to do a 1031. 

The seller no longer owns the property, BUT is liable for the mortgage as guarantor.