I'm looking to get more involved in real estate investing, learn how to purchase property for cheaper, and how to sell it for more.

That's expensive and depends so much on what you want.Of the houses we did last year, the remodeling costs ran from $28,000 to $60,000 and all involved new roofs, some new Heating and Air, new kitchens etc.

but when i start to read about them, it's like woooooowwww - alot is involved or at least it appears that way.

Your best bet is a hard money lender, and if you don't even have atleast the upfront fees (usually about 5-6%) then the HML probably won't feel comfortable with it.Third, when you say you figure it will sell for 70K or 90K, what are you basing that off of?

Potentially I can be involved in R.E. full or part time, as my non-R.E. activities give me flexibility.There was an excellent post somewhere else on this forum (can't remember where I saw it), saying that to make money, you have to add value.

Your best bet for determining a true CMA (comparable market analysis) is to use a trained pro.

Wow, I bet he's been waiting over 2 years for that info...Just kidding

We each have our own interests, preferences, comfort zone and I just can't agree that everyone needs to be involved in RE as implied.No disrespect intended...

I would think that having the kitchen and living room upstairs and the bedrooms downstairs would be the best bet, but moving plumbing can be costly.

I know people who get involved and start investing in their 20's seem to make it.