The property started as a rehab project purchased via a Commissioners Sale, now it has turned into a demolition job and then redevelop the block.

Mine is the European Starling....

A reporter for the local television station, FOX 5's (which had been covering the story), Morse Diggs was scheduled to talk with Commissioner on Monday afternoon, but that interview was cancelled abruptly.

Who was the recommendation to, the City Commissioners?

What I'm trying to work out now is which is the best person to borrow the money from my U.S relative or European friend.

The company I am purchasing it from, bought it at a commissioners sale (tax sale) and the 12 month redemption period just ended last month so that has a lot to do with why it has been vacant for so long.

Somewhere on the county tax assessor, tax appraiser, or tax commissioner's website (each municipality is different), you will be able to find the the tax parcel ID number and other helpful information.

The proceedings went through as normal but the commissioner forgot to close escrow after the case was resolved. 

It probably varies from state to state, but in my state there are city commissioner's offices and county commissioner's offices.  

I cant tell you how many of the "run of the mill" CPAs I have had tell me that a self directed IRA or SDIRA LLC is illegal (SDIRA legality is based on ERISA law, and the SDIRA LLC by letter ruling Swanson v Commissioner.)