Getting a firm grip on the rehab numbers is most important.At this time, don't worry about your 'cost to purchase' that will come once you know the real ARV and a solid Rehab Est.

If i do it, i have to do many enhancements to my house and front yard.Being my house built in 1951 where there is no city permits available, it build by county standards. hence there is no Walk path between the Road and my property line.

Some sellers are coming to grips with the new normal. 26 have lowered their prices since bringing to market.

Real estate IMO should enhance your quality of life, if you have a life there.. why leave??  

You could end up not just losing your grip on the contractor, but you might flood that contractor with more calls or business than they can handle which could result in a lot of wasted time from unqualified buyers.

My favorite sellers are California investors that cannot get a grip on management. 

Many investors ignore the value of money to artificially enhance cash flow. 

I have been reading real estate guides to learn about real estate and I watch many informative and educational videos to enhance my knowledge, which is actually how I found out about Bigger Pockets.

This way it would enhance my knowledge, have access to mls, understand my market better, and network w/ a wide variety of people in the real estate industry.

If I was to buy a 4unit for 200K-400K, how expensive would it be to find contractors that can do simple repairs to enhance the place a little.