I am looking to establish an understanding of the following so that I can make decisions on how to structure the LLC": - Can I put a property under contract in my non IRA LLC then assign it to my IRA LLC? 

I help investors analyze, acquire and rehab (established, reliable contractors).

However, it’s a gamble.

I was a newcomer to the real estate industry and was still establishing my footing.

Just to establish this is a business and you're following all state laws.

Most of the established builders usually have no shortage of land to build on, which they have most likely purchased below market value.

Established PM's don't like to go into D areas: it's a lot more work and emotionally harder on their staff for the same percentage - but of a lower rent. 

Sure doesn't seem like it to me.I think you are creating tremendous risk for your sellers, who would be far better off facing foreclosure now, where they at least recover some of their equity, then risking an unknown buyer mismanaging their asset as part of a huge pool, creating the very real risk that they may still have to face foreclosure in the future, at or below the current asset value, and after they thought they had moved on from the deal.And, to answer your question about what should the little guy do... though, as we've already established, you are attempting to get 100 of these deals... it seems like you have the means to purchase three deals in a matter of months.

Job growth and economic development in the area, such as the establishment of new manufacturing centers, will further bolster housing demand​​.Mortgage Rates and AffordabilityMortgage rates, which have been at two-decade highs, are expected to stabilize and potentially decrease slightly due to anticipated federal rate cuts.

They should also re establish a new exit strategy, performance metrics, establish new expectations.