You say to yourself, OK, I can do it for 20 to 25 grands .

Those are likely at least a few grand each.Be aware that building codes for multis like this are very different than for duplexes.When you evaluate a deal, look for reasons not to do it.

So not only am I paying an attorney a grand, I'm chewing up an entire half day of my time too. 

If you're making a grand an hour, hire a qualified person to do it for you. :)

I'll pay you hourly for maintenance and such , hourly for driving to check stuff out, a piece of every deal (maybe a grand or something)....then get a flat price from you on rehabs, barring unforseen issues.

In particular someone willing to dig for a good deal, make offers and negotiate hard but fair.Special emphasis on communities such as Riverside, Grand Terrace, Redlands, Loma Linda, Highland, San Bernardino, Yucaipa, Calimesa, Beaumont, Banning, Hemet, San Jacinto, Moreno Valley, Perris, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar.It's been amazing speaking with most realtors that we have spoken to with no concept of what makes a good "investment" based upon a true financial analysis.  

I'm in Grand Rapids Michigan and they are saying this place is the next Chicago.

Just looking to compare because I don't think that is a long time in the grand scheme of things.

If the old one is usable, you might save a few grand.  

It would be a really sweet deal for him, and there is a grand already there in an account he would receive plus there is $30,000 in cash buried on my fathers property, which i believe my brother has already exhumed. so it should be a snap, less than attorney fees if we battle it out.