The difference in price is my largest obstacle with central air costing us about $8000 (materials and labor) vs $3000 (materials and self-labor) for baseboard heat and window units.

Perhaps you can shadow or partner with a more experienced flipper by bringing them a deal, or providing them some sort of value (even if its just labor!)?

@Matt Katsaris, That's not a bad idea and I've never heard anyone mention "laborers" as a lead source.

I have been doing it for over 20 years now and I am ready for something that is much less manual labor.

Pipe cost is usually only a fraction of the cost labor is usually 80% or more.

-Not using the bank specific clause on the bid and repair paperwork---The bank wanted the contractor to write on the final SOR " I agree to the labor and breakdown cost specified in the SOR" and signed it again.

Otherwise all the labor was done by my wife and I.

The Atlantic coast shores attract many beach comers from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

I have some experience in driving for dollars and doing manual labor at rental properties, are these things mentors look for and what else could I provide a veteran investor?

We can charge a reasonable amount for labor given proper documentation.