Thank you all for the positive words!!
@John De Souza Thanks John! I will definitely give an update.
@Liam Barnes I actually found my first contractor in Lowe's. He gave me a tip on drywall tape after I stared cluelessly at all the options. As for the other contractors, I used a variety of local businesses found via the internet, friend referrals and contractor referrals. I initially was going to use a GC but everyone I contacted was booked for the net 1-2 months. I think the major lesson learned from working with contractors is you get what you pay for. Some of my lower priced contractors definitely operated on their own schedule.
@Rigo Medina I actually purchased this property directly from the seller. I knew I wanted to buy in the complex so I reached out directly to the property manger. Nothing was on the market at the time but he did mention that one lady had talked of selling. After 5 months of waiting for her "to be ready to sell the property", I officially got it under contract.
