Through my research I’ve found traditional bank financing may be the route to take as they have better structure for exits(less yield maintenance concerns) and loans include funds for improvement.

Investing in a syndication with 1031 funds is possible through a TIC (tenant-in-common) structure, which essentially is a partnership with the syndication.

Is this a potential structure issue? 

Solo 401k plans are often quicker to set up and cost less money over time compared to most self-directed IRAs.While these structures allow investments into alternative assets, both the self-directed IRA and the Solo 401k can own brokerage accounts for traditional investing into stocks and funds.

How can I structure this deal to work out with the money options that I have.

However it's the structuring of how to buy them in sequence, the long term strategy, how to set up the business, I'm not sure what all goes in to a solid business plan for real estate.

@Ricardo TorresRegardless of how a loan is listed/structured - if you are collecting income/revenue - It needs to be reported on your return.If a property is converted from a primary residence to a rental - you get to start writing off expenses against your income.There might also be a window before you can do a 1031 exchange.Best of luck

Be sure that whatever structure you decide is best for you that you also understand how your business will operate to ensure that the structure or corporate veil is preserved.

I am looking for suggestions on creative ways to structure the deal that would protect the owner and myself.   

Or for those who have tackled meth houses in the past, are there other DHHS/EPA rules about clearing the old structure/lot?