Also where are the resources that I can look to to research consolidations in the area I would be looking in. 

Where would i go to to build a list besides the court house.

Testing a part with an electrical meter can also help identify whether it is still good.It is reasonable to learn how to to check the sensors, capacitor and motors yourself if you are handy.

That said, having my own GC license (I am also licensed in roofing, HVAC, & plumbing) allows me to to work not just for my own projects but for other developers and retail clients.

Steve Lukather the guitarist and legend from Toto tells stories about George Harrison driving a beater VW bug around Hollywood because people wouldn't hassle him. 

Here's a post I did on Subject To that may helpUsing Subject To, to Get "Free" Properties https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/1060320-using-subject-to-to-get-free-properties-a-quick-guideline 

Doesn't he cover that and provide that in his mentorship and discuss the pit falls likeUsing Subject To, to Get "Free" Properties https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/1060320-using-subject-to-to-get-free-properties-a-quick-guideline 

Spend some time and a little money if you have to to go to meetups, network with other investors, and ask for specific advice on the specific question you have (ex.

LLCs can be very important but people make a lot of money selling them to to newbies who may not have a real need for one.

It seems like a turnkey property would make sense since I don't know if I would be able to to afford a rehab, but I have also heard it's better to do a rehab and build equity that way.