But I would appreciate insight from those who may have done this or something similar in the past.MikeYou may need a limited power of attorney to communicate with the bank and for insurance matters.If you are on title as the trustee, you can sell the property, if those powers are granted in the trust document.Most institution lenders typically won't lend to a trust if you want to refinance.  

And if you do get an institution to finally complete the refi, it could be a 2 to 3 month painful process.Be careful. 

Again if you find a good deal there is someone that will participate for a share of the take.

Continue participating or visiting auctions to get a feel for how it goes! 

I would start with whatever institutions (banks, credit unions, etc) that you currently have accounts with.  

@Brian EastmanTrue assuming everything I said ( I can, do and will participate in all those activities just a matter of where) and adding that I am in my early 30s with decent experience (or at least the ability to trust those that have it) I think that due to the rules and tax implications around the IRA and various strategies I would assume there are more efficient and less efficient ways to use your IRA and I would imagine someone like you has seen the better uses and the worse uses. 

I have my 1st investors forum coming up this week, I've participated in a BP webinar, listened to a BP Podcast, and I'm reading Rich Dad Poor Dad.  

Who knows, they may also be interested in participating or buying a lot once you have the development done.Good luck and good hunting!

I had been waiting to move out here to try my hand at a flip since the flip will require more active participation.

It is advisable to do your due diligence and ask about such things as how long have they been in business, are alternative assets their sole focus, are they BBB accredited and rated, are they a regulated financial institution, have they ever been sanctioned by any regulatory bodies, how many accounts and how much in assets do they administer?