Just wanted to add that I also have a clause about no holes in cabinetry or doors, that it is not considered normal wear and tear, and they will be responsible for full amount of repair or replacement if they do. 

(it's just slowish and requires a lot of my manual work)Potential Deal to take through Owner finance:- Purchase Agreement in place until 7/31.17 doors - mixed 1 quad 1 triplex 3 quadplex 2 single family 2 1br cabin houses. - all are occupied- 90% of properties are in rentable but rough shape and need significant work in the near future. 

Trim, doors cabinets etc. we usually spray - but those can be brushed and look professional if the painter is skilled.  

It's a 3 bed/ 2 bath with garage.

I think it's a hard question for others to answer for you, because it's entirely dependent on the nature of the project and your own interests and aptitude.I was my own GC (while working a full-time W2 job) on a 6-month remodel of a big house where we reconfigured the interior space, including relocating a staircase, converting part of the garage into an additional bed + bath and replacing the kitchen. 

The only upgrade I made to the condo while there was a fresh paint job that was done by my generous brother-in-law FOR FREE (minus materials) and the epoxy I handled myself in the garage.

You might be asking the wrong questions at Fidelity (not sure if they do or do not allow this), but you aren't technically investing directly in real estate, you are investing in private equity partnerships that are investing in real estate.They might not want you buying direct interests in real estate, but are okay with private equity investments.

Isn't Brandon Turner the guy from Open Door Capital Fund?

the mobile detail company we purchased for $10,000 after getting home from a summer of selling pest control door to door in New York!

But I don't want to be living with strangers, I was thinking if I make my own room(something small like in the garage). and only sleep/be at the house half of the time will I still be considered a primary resident and will that be okay with FHA guidelines as long as I don't tell them?