Should carbs be a show-stopper for my 914 search?, How bad are they really? Options

[BigDBass]

In my apparently endless search for the right 914, I've come upon decent candidates which I then discover have been carburated. I've basically treated that as "nothing to see here, move along", but.... what if one finds what is otherwise almost the ideal match in condition, price, color, original parts, location, except for lacking stock fuel injection?

References usually say just that it's an expensive proposition to convert back to if you manage to acquire the necessary parts. How difficult and expensive is this? What all is involved?

[Porsche Rescue]

I would never let carbs keep me from buying the right car at the right price.
It is not that difficult to convert back to FI and not too expensive if you are patient in finding a system. Best would be a complete engine (running if possible) which you could strip and sell the remains. That way you get all the pieces.
The key is learning from the seller (with confidence) that the cam is stock. If not, you would have to replace the cam. In that case I would stay with the carbs until time for an engine rebuild.