I plan on driving alot to find distressed or run down multifamily properties that possibly are owned by an out of state investor and reaching out however would like everyone's opinion or personal experience on some other creative ways.

The debt is not yours, and unless a question is asked in a way that would subject every investor to having to reveal the debt of every entity he was an investor in, you should have no problem.This is based on my knowledge and experience, I am not an attorney.  

I would research as much as I can on those markets and join your local investment Facebook groups as well because there are local investors who can share more experiences as well. 

Additionally, I would like to attempt to do the process Owner/Builder with subcontracting work out as well as doing some of the work I'm comfortable with (I have some experience with bathroom & kitchen remodeling an am not new to the construction industry).

Even if they do have 20 years experience...how do you know really?  

If so, how was your experience?

I manage around 400 rentals with 14 years of experience and have never been sued once.

If you need any help in the area from pictures of home, to items being valued and or my experience how to get rid of them from estate sale to auction to donation.

What experience does he have in real estate or in selecting investments in his IRA?

In my experience, the average Section 8 resident behaves differently than the average market rate resident, and the government-backed rent is not worth the added hassle.