I have gone out and done just that out here in ewa beach and found a few properties that look good (at least to my untrained eyes) ive got the addresses and the property owners names but now im stuck.At this point do i contact the owner myself and see if they are willing to sell?

They don't see the properties they buy, except through our eyes.

If you buy a triplex and spend all your capital, Murphy's law says three months later a hot water heater will go, a refrigerator will go and the roof will start to leak in that spot the home inspector said to "keep an eye on it but it's nothing to worry about."

These things are based on your local area and it would help a lot to have experienced eyes on this. 

If you can commit to reigning in lifestyle costs, you will be well served.I think there is an additional discipline you gain from a strong foundation in personal finance: an eye for value.

So keep your eyes on the prize and get it rented.

His flip is nice, makes complete sense to my eyes and odds are in a month or less he will find himself under contract.    

The point isn't to knock those who utilize the massive volume in blind offering strategy, but to show the benefit of getting into the houses yourself (or at the very least, have a guy with rehab background that can lay eyes on it for you) and being in the field.

Eyes = dollars Great post!

@Erin Margaret- Good Eye Erin!