I wish to be realistic, and show with a limited amount of skill (no I have never re plumbed an entire house before nor have I been shown how to), limited resources (almost no money), your time, and that hard work you can change your life. 

@Derrick Atkinson, YouTube is the great equalizer when it comes to skill deficits.  

But given my background, skill set and past positive experiences w/ real estate investments I have no qualms using my money in this way.

Outside of school I spend my free time helping young sales students at my college increase their professionalism and sales skills as a part of a student organization I am on the board of. 

I think your ideas are good - it sounds like this couple do have value to add (some capital, labour, technical skills, and maybe most importantly, time). 

But the GC is skilled (or should be) in orchestrating the schedule and timing of all the trades and keeping things going in a timely fashion.

Would love to showcase my skills. 

They have proven they have very poor money management skills.

By managing your property, you'll get a feel for some of the basic maintenance skills involved in doing cosmetic property flipping, which is my other REI income source.

I am still developing my negotiating skills, so right now I am at a stand still.