You can also reach out to an agent and run your plan by them to see if its reasonable to get a $150k 4bedroom house using FHA.

I'm patient, and I know this is going to take over a year, but the cost of entry is painfully cheap, that's the only reason I'm considering this.

I found a GC contractor reference for a flip I have in works who is reasonably priced.

They’ll come up with all sort of excuses and reasons.

There are reasonable priced homes in the area.

We are going to sit down and discuss it this weekend, but I would like to go into that conversation having an idea of what I am really going to need from them and what would be a reasonable price for it.  

There is no good reason for a seller not to be out at closing.

We just have ways of assisting with local financial coaching opportunities through a NFP) If you are hiring a PM, ask them what their written standards are (they should be able to give you these, almost instantly).

As I write this, I am having a radiant gas-powered 150ft heated driveway installed (it's a steep driveway that faces north) and I will be relisting this property in a week as soon as the new concrete is poured.I'm wondering if I have it listed way too low, and if this could be a reason it hasn't sold yet. 

They have very good reasons for not allowing renters in their communities.