Keep in mind if the description/pictures show the home needed a lot of work, then the price will be lower than normal, and alternatively, if the description/pictures show the home was completely renovated, then the price would be on the upper end.

So based on my brief description of my background, would you all say I'm ready to take the risk on my own, or would it still be highly advised to work directly with someone who is currently successful at doing so?

You will learn about legal processes / land descriptions.

You can't rely on that  vague of a description when even going for a rough estimate. 

Home description: ranch style home with basement in eastern NC, no crawl space, central heating and air.

This is turning into a great discussion... however I postulate that you can take the world turnkey out of your description and interject :1.

Here are the numbers:Purchase Price: $203,000.00 Purchase Closing Costs: $1,000.00 Estimated Repair Costs: $3,000.00 Total Cost of Project: $207,000.00 After Repair Value $284,000.00Property Description Maintenance free home in Greeley.

Just because the zoning description says (.58 acres with 3,000sqft min per dwelling so 8.42 dwellings or 8) that does not mean what you are wanting to build is going to be allowed.

In the description of the property agents are saying,"Buyer is responsible for C/O and certs".

I would make note if a roof needed replacement, ages of systems, photos of and description of damage.