How strict is NJ with contractor / rehab process?

[Ryan Saulle]

Hey BP members!

I'm from NY but I've been looking to invest in NJ. I was wondering how strict NJ is with a contractor / rehab process? Does it depend on which town you buy in? 

I have a small team (all family) with a lot of rehab experience but none of us are "licensed" contractors. Will this be a problem without an actual GC license or there a way around it? If so, how do you go about getting a license? Is it just paying a fee and having insurance or do you have to take an actual class and pass a test?

Any advice would be great!

Thanks

Ryan