Talk to all parties involved and you can usually come to a mutual understanding very easily.

I have been in the background for a couple years, however working my own job and not seriously involved in ANY of the operation of the properties.

If you plan on flipping a bank loan probably doesn't make sense, and with that low of a purchase price it probably won't be able to be traditionally financed, the main way you might get a bank involved would be some form of construction loan.

What is even involved in a rent-to-own?

I don't want to involve my husband because while he's supportive, this isn't his interest/business pursuit.

If your employment involves being in a physical location, that's the area where a FHA loan can fit. 

It's kind of a big deal since these properties generally involve more work, planning and expense, it seems.

Get a QI involved, identify the property within 45 days and buy within 180 days. 

From personal experience the more you get involved the more you are involved. 

I am looking for a real estate agent to work with and would love if I could find someone that is involved in the bigger pockets community.