Initial budget $250-600k +- Please advice if it's seems like an ok plan in your opinion (preferably if you have personal experience). 

First off, if they can justify removing the carpet and replacing it, they would need to bill you a prorated amount based on age.

I called my local city court clerk and they did not have it and said I needed to try the county clerk (which is the superior court where I went in person)I have heard you can go to the “local court of the clerk” and obtain this list that details all properties in pre-foreclosure Does anyone know where I can go to get this list? 

I’m personally more comfortable with SFR or a 4 plex vs a 50+ multi family. 

Personally, I want my fellow investor clients to succeed as well.

Keep personal and business finances separate.

fudging write-offs or collecting income under the table comes to bite you in the a@@ when it comes to financing whether that is personal or business.

@Dominique Guinnane From my personal perspective as a seller I don't care if the offer is below asking or near asking with a seller paid buydown.

I've been very cautious around advising this strategy until I see that the investor has the personal financial position to manage that type of investment.

Also, bear in mind that I have no idea about your personal situations and objectives and I don't like giving cookie-cutter advice to people.