Could not find much online so figured I would turn to BP.

If I go to the supply house, where I am allowed to purchase given my GC license, and I order all the materials.

@Zoey Ammon Great to hear of your interest in investing in multifamily in the Raleigh area. 

I have saved up some money but my goal is to save up at least 20k in a year before I start looking for options on house hacking in a duplex.

Example; I am invested in a fund that does active option plays on Tesla.

I highly recommend you start going to meetups.  

Do your homework to ensure you are picking someone competent and honest.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

People that think they’re going to quit their day job because they bought some rentals. 

Quote from @Greg Gallucci: I'm starting to look into the Huntsville market.

Give them a couple of options, they already know the unit got foreclosed, most people move to avoid the hassle.