Some mission critical info, Robert.

You have come to right place for real estate investing sources.

Sources Sought has closed a very long time ago. 

You might want to look up @Dave Van Horn as a source for NPN product. 

There is also the distinction between passive custodians such as listed on the nuwireinvestor page referenced and advisory firms that implement and support plans offering checkbook control.I strongly applaud your desire to have the IRA piece figured out before pursuing opportunities, as that is critical to your investing success as well as IRS compliance.Check out a handful of companies, both on the passive custodian and checkbook control side of the equation.  

I've currently been investing in REO's in the Chicagoland area for the past few years, primarily flips but it seems like a lot of the "good deals" are stating to go away so I'm looking at different sources now.  

I just want to find 1 source with the details so I can start.

You may have other income sources or access to people who can co-sign a loan etc., but based on the numbers you provided, I predict you will have a VERY hard time qualifying for a big enough mortgage for a solid property in a solid neighborhood, let alone two.  

Is her family in the loop as to what is going on, if not, they can be the source of problems if they claim you took mom to the cleaners.

Seeking knowledge from anyone familiar with the area or have referral sources.