So if you've ever done one of these auctions, what kind of strategy should I employ?

So schools are not as big of an issue, I have leads in my field (CNC Machining) for employment.

Top employers are FedEx, the school system, the government, and healthcare. 

Being a self employed tile contractor I cannot predict exactly what I can save.

This retirement plan is designed for those who are self-employed or own a small business without full time employees (besides the owner(s) and his/her spouse). 

@Adrien GaelHi Adrien,I love to hear that there are more and more foreign investors doing flips these days...as for your questions - 1. foreign investor does not have to pay self employment tax2. the 15% is refunded on your next tax return.

I've known a few people who have lived in Indy and my non-REI employer has a major division in Indy. 

I have been currently self employed for the last 12 years and have been contributing to a SEP-IRA yearly.

@Stephen MenkeSuch transaction would run afoul with the following prohibited transaction rule:https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-particip...However, if you are self-employed, you may want to consider transferring the IRA to a solo 401k plan and then processing a solo 401k participant loan. https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-pl...https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/one-participa...

Not sure if you are currently employed but if so it potentially can be a huge help for lending.