I would be willing to buy a drink or two and sit down get some insight on the local market and discuss strategies.

As stated above, except for any food or drink you happen to order there is no charge to attend.

Buy them lunch, drinks or dinner if you have to.

The Great Recession changed all that and I was forced into the rat race which was never a place I ever felt I belonged.  

Brian in addition to what @Rick S. mentioned, I would also have the seller have the tenants sign a statement - which you will provide - that they understand they must move out within 30 days after closing (which will actually be longer for them considering it seems like your just in the beginning stages of purchasing) and then assign a dollar amount for each day the tenants much pay for each day they go over 30 days - think incrementally, to give them an incentive to move out.

I was using an MLS yesterday belonging to a RE Agent friend of mine to find homes bought in cash recently.

I belong to the Local REIA and Landlord Association here in Philadelphia where you can conduct a lot of great Due Diligence.

If you do it will be longer term and more stable. 

If you every want to talk shop over coffee or a drink let me know.  

You will not be able to move those if you and/or your wife currently work for those employers.With a self-directed IRA, a strategy of combining funds belonging to you and your wife, for the purpose of flipping is very complex.