Basically I got to the point where I am “skilled” enough that I can accomplish certain projects without hurting myself or burning down the place and my work does not impress at all, typical C+ rental quality.

I know there's a lot of potential there, but I think there's a real skill level required to look at a property, accurately estimate rehab costs vs. market potential.

What would be the best approach to create legal protection while hiring workers for temp/low skilled help.

Figure out a strategy that fits your time available, skills, funds to invest and your market then take action.

@Joe Spence yes, exactly.. this way you will be learning very critical skill to have in this business which is negotiation with sellers.A quick tip, finding buyers is easy once you have a deal under contract

Interpersonal skills are a valuable asset to any relationship, including the landlord-tenant relationship, so I look for those as well.

The game really isn't much different for a 48 unit then it is for a 4 unit.

If you are interested in apprenticing think about what skill(s) you have to offer, brush up on our excel skill and take some finance classes.

I am very skilled in construction and have a background doing tons of construction work, I am a very hands on type of person.

Essentially I was saying that I'm not good at teasing out a price from sellers and up to this point have used the opportunity/excuse to put some time into what are probably not motivated sellers as a learning experience in (1) due diligence (2) phone skills (3) follow-up mentality (4) getting out of my comfort zone with the phone.