@Fred CanzanoSelf-directed IRA accounts are a specialty service, not served by the mainstream brokerage houses.There are several types of account structures, and what will be best for you will depend a lot on variables such as the amount of capital, investment types, your employment status, etc.  

I know it depends on the condition of the property and all of that, but the property appears to be in good condition and only in need of minor repairs initially. 

If borrower is current a short sale may or may not be an option depending on investor guidelines and if borrower is facing imminent default on the mortgage.

I am not an attorney but I would write something likeIf event X happens then buyer and seller agree to YIf  event X does not happen then contract is void and of no further effectThis might not be a valid contract as it depends on another factor happening which neither of you have control.

Depending on what you are selling, if it is hot; have the buyers pay for them.If you're using a broker, contact your broker to get a detailed estimate.  

Depending on how the Fix and flip situation goes for me, I will continue to do those as well.

I don’t want to do a undoable deal but I will pursue no matter how little the profit if there is to made depending on the reverse mortgage

Depending on where you are investing the U.S.A., Canadians can obtain mortgages in the U.S.A.  

Home is probably similar to what you are experiencing in Evansville depending on the location of the home.

When a tenant doesn't pay their utilities separately (which will obviously fluctuate in price depending on the season), they have less of an incentive to conserve resources and won't think twice to leave the AC running, lights and TV on, or take long showers, resulting in higher costs for you.