@Nicholas StevensonGood suggestions to ask the seller if they can carry the note and talk to other lenders.Also a reminder there will be tax implications when you cash out on the crypto and that you should consult with your CPA before you sell.

I will likely be financing this, which is why I need to make sure it covers the carrying costs plus some. 

@David ChwaszczewskiAs mentioned, the Solo 401k (sometimes referred to as a type of QRP) will carry many benefits over any IRA.

I was contacted by them today, and curious about how strong the program is once your "certified"  The certification doesn't seem to carry any actual legal license. 

I have not taken any depreciation on this property.It was held in this corp since 1967 and the tax returns show a "land" value of $15,000, carried over for many years. 

There's programs that allow seller carry backs (for example up to 90% CLTV).

SO you have to decide what you want.Having said that, most General Contractors carry a few jobs at the same time.

Capital gains would be 0 because he has not hit the threshold for gains on a primary home sale.Dad’s remaindership share (portion that was my brothers) is 35% and carries a $0 cost basis.  

It keeps tenants, gold-diggers, etc. from suing you, they can only sue the LLC (this is a bit of an oversimplification). 

Someone decides (that carries significant consequences) whether an application is approved or not...