@Jesse Smith Your situation is not unique.

Looking to connect (and partner) with savvy Multifamily investors in the VT or nearby areas who share unique passion in Multifamily investing! 

If anything a homes physical being depreciates just like a car but the immobility of the land and house making it unique and special are what bring the value.

It's cool to hear that you're purchasing properties using your IRA, and what you're doing seems pretty unique to me; I had to google dog trot stye.I'm going to be syndicating commercial multifamily deals using IRA accounts, so I don't think what you're doing is silly at all.

I have a unique situation that I'm having issues with.

Finding real motivated sellers is a hard task. 

Props to you for multi-tasking lol!

It's a great diversification to have SFRs and owner financed properties as each has it's unique benefits.

@Curtis MearsI have had contractors do work for me on a particular task but I don’t leave it open ended.

My only advice here would be to triple check your numbers and make sure you understand all that acting as a owner builder GC requires, including what to have in your sub contractor agreements, who to use, what specific tasks and items should cost, etc.