I've recently changed careers (01/2017) and am self employed as a RE Agent so I don't have a steady income to pay it down!

Since I am self-employed, I will likely be looking at hard money lenders (HMLs), non-QM lenders (bank statement loans, DSCR loans, and small, local, regional banks and credit unions.

@Ashley Wolfe  When Amazon relocated their distribution facility from my town, a lot of people left to find employment elsewhere. 

I used to do landscaping and junk hauling for free for the neighboring houses when I was employed by some flippers doing renovations.

Are you only allowed to work for your employer/sponsor?

Many of these loans are not full doc and we don't look at personal income or employment status, so those factors don't really matter. 

I am open to exploring lending options from reputable institutions or negotiating favorable terms with the owner, including the possibility of owner financing.In terms of financial readiness, my wife and I, both employed off the farm, collectively earn approximately $100,000 annually.

@Jacob BegI’d cut bait and sell this thing.

Does this mean that that mortgage company would be my employer, or would I still be looking for a job after the process is complete?

Here is the problem with owner occupied remote: 1. the house has to be inhabitable soon after closing or you will get hit with housing costs X 2 which probably makes qualifying a problem. 2. most lenders want a letter from your employer stating you can work remote for 36 more months in the future (few employers are willing to promise this).