Mid-size/Large renovation in ATL, GA (Brookhaven)

[Daniel Hollar]

 My wife and I recently inherited a property in ATL that has been sitting vacant for about 3yrs. (This will be our 1st rental property) The property currently has a 3 bed 3 bath house with an attached barn/storage workshop, and a 1 bed/1 bath above the barn.  The house has had many self (non professional) add-ons since it was built in the 70's to include a sauna and hot tube in the master bath area (originally a 1 bed 1 bath I believe). Part of the renovation is due to the hot tube not being drained before the property sat vacant for the 3+ years (now we have mold in master bath, master bed and basement). 

I plan on turning the barn into a 2 bed/ 1 bath or 3 /1  depending on sqft. And turn the current 1 bed/1 bath apartment into a 2 bed /1 bath (both are same sqft (Guessing about 1100 sqft)

Now a few questions:

Does anyone have any recommendations for a General contractor in the ATL/Brookhaven area?

Should I turn the basement (approx. 1000 sqft I'm guessing) in to an in-law suit, close off to create another 1/2 bed 1 bath unit, leave as pretty closed off basement, or leave as basement and just open it up?

Any thoughts will be helpful.