This is super helpful.

@Ryan DaultonIt sounds like a conversation with your IRA plan provider is in order.Perhaps this will help. 

So if this helps let me know.

Thanks for the help!

Because if you don't have at least 20-30% (and that's probably being lenient), to put into this transaction (a solid $400-$600k), then I'm in total agreement that you need a capital PARTNER, and another very experienced person to help you actually develop/execute.  

Working with a knowledgeable real estate agent and keeping an eye on online listings can also help.

Thanks for the advice that's really helpful!

I have a few questions and would really appreciate it if someone could help answer them.

Feel free to PM if you need help finding one. 

Instead of thinking everyone is n00bs, think of everyone as a potential partnership or source of marketing so that you can help them with the things you are great at, renovation, etc and they can find you the deal that you keep trying to find.