Once I am a bit more sure of the numbers I will probably create an excel sheet, to speed up the process.

All those other bells and whistles that people would like for machines to manage can get convoluted when you certain processes need human discretion.

If that's true then it would slightly diminish the advantages of making cash offers because a good lender would only need a few more days to process a loan.  

It could be your own personal deal and I could just take notes on the process even jump if need be.

@Michael LeYes generally one can invest in real estate alongside her own IRA as long it is processed as a tenants-in-common transaction, for example.   

Can you guys share  how this process can it be done? 

I understand that it may not be the most profitable deal, but for my 1st deal I'm looking more to gain experience and walkthrough the entire process.

that way i can possibly maximize the process ?  

I have lots of clients buying expired tax certificates (meaning "ripe" to go to tax deed) and they have been very pleased with the prices and the process.

I am currently in the process of filing my 2015 tax return (extension) where I can remove those expenses to increase that year's self-employment income, but that income would be taxed at the 28% bracket so not sure if it's worth it.