If you are not a part of a team building something you have little or no say in the outcome.

Put some gloves on and help out. Maybe you could get your features on the roadmap.

A lot of people in your situation hire a developer to add custom features. If your skill level isn't as high as the work required it could take forever (making you homeless). In your case (low skill/custom requirements) it is best to invest with a professional developer who can make your dreams a reality.