Yes, because Private Money infers that you are in a negotiable deal where your project can be outside the box and you can negotiate unique terms with a private individual - that - or a big box lender with strict rules and guidelines. 

There are some special rules with passive activity.

the opposite  call mortgage companies and apply for a job. 

If you're not in financial position to live these rules, that's ok, it is important to start thinking these rules, living them in thought.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: few things if these are sold to homeowners were the dodd frank rules rigidly followed when you did these.if they are sold to investors then DF doe not come into play.while credit and such matters keep in mind note buyers will want a 12 to 20% or more annual return..

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

HI Jewell,If you were to use FHA again, this could trigger the FHA 100 mile rule + 1.75% upfront fee, however with a few exemptions Indeed FHA allows you to put 3.5% down payment to invest in 1-4 units.

The latest ordinance I find still states rent control only applies to 4 units and above. 

I highlighted two common exceptions in my earlier post, but doesn't sound like either scenario applies to your case. 

I generally rule out most single family homes as viable rentals, as prices are pretty high relative to rents, so aside from some downtown neighborhoods, typically you do not find large areas of single family rental neighborhoods (a median sale price on a 3 bed, 2 bath home so far this year in Dane County on MLS sales data is at $430k).