Do not place yourself into a position of needing to sell in a reduced value environment. 

I don't think you want o build yourself a full time job? 

It also appears Investor's Edge may have rebranded from their old company name "Do Hard Money".Propstream screenshot:"Investor's Edge/Dohardmoney" screenshot: if its a reboot of Do Hard Money one would want to read all the threads on that Utah based company.

Investing in real estate can be highly rewarding—but it also comes with risks.

If it's a big project closer to 10, smaller closer to 20.

I agree with Greg, one lesson is to do everything yourself.

Should i invest in remodel/upgrades while it is still in my personal name, or is it better to do it under an LLC?

Although I know most sec 8 landlords use it because of the perception of guaranteed rents.As a small home builder I really dont know how they are going to lower the cost of new construction housing unless the govmit subsidizes it somehow.. basically the price of home components are very sticky they only go up. with the xception of lumber that will go  up and down through out the year..

But if you know what you're doing in finding the properties and want a fixer upper, it's doable.I will say that the multi-family rental market is pretty saturated here though. 

It is absolutely free.