.- Large remodels or construction projects (Live in Flip) can be self-managed, worked on directly, and the value add, after 2 years, is largely tax free up to certain limits. - Many areas around the country allow for ADU Construction - house-hackers enjoy similar benefits to remodeling projects by being naturally on-site for ADU construction. 

I work with multiple different programs through our housing authority ("Section 8" and similar).

I think a lot of people like those on the Forum are entrepenurial thinkers and can design ok on their own, but of course there are some people who cannot design a doghouse and will need you for the whole project, lots of those folks out there..... :-)

My husband is a contractor, and we’ve done projects like this before for our own home.

I tried to use an app called melio to pay some of my contractors with a credit card and it cost me more headache than planning for my rehab project.

If you do not have (2) full years of 1099 you can still get approved for a mortgage using a Non/QM program like a "1 Year 1099" program or Bank statements.

It might be best to consider wholesaling it and letting someone else finish the project, break even and move on.

I know of one particular loan program in Columbus (I'd need to see if they service Dayton) that offers 0% down for owner-occupants.

Ask them a lot of questions about their loan programs and the costs associated.2.

My accountant wants me to start doing this in the event of an audit being I’m starting larger projects and will be implementing cost segregation Thanks