What value would I bring to the table with no capital in the game?

This means you can make basic administrative actions such as selecting vendors and paying the bills on behalf of the IRA, but may not personally benefit such as by paying yourself for management. 

You're already ahead of the game!

If you want to play the appreciation game, NYC is better bet than Austin. 

Hello- I am new to the real estate game and I have been practicing with analyzing deals using the rental property calculator here on Bigger Pockets.

Hello- I am new to the real estate game and I have been practicing with analyzing deals using the rental property calculator here on Bigger Pockets.

I spent the weekend cleaning it and getting a solid game plan in place.I am looking for suggestions on good roofer and a good plumber.The house is only 900 sq ft.  

Right placs, right time.A sense financial institutions work with a select few realtors in the areas/regions they lend in.

This is a zero sum game.  

Try to find additional ways to make money whether its starting your own business or just working another job - Once you have enough for a deposit and high enough earnings the banks will give you a mortgage to get in the game and by then hopefully you'll have put effort into studying real estate strategy so you'll do great.