We did it numerous times. 

So I hired a contractor to come clean the 40' long 10" diamater tree branch off the roof and numerous other branches leaning collapsed fences, I hired another contractor to come fix the roof leak. 

There are a few mentoring programs that have various different levels that are not more than $10K and BP has numerous threads about the value of different mentoring programs.If you're not going to invest in a mentoring program and still want to seek a mentor, then bring something of value to those individuals. 

I do have great suppliers and specialized sub contractors to recommend as well.

There are numerous articles on the internet that talk about this perceived issues and reputable ones disprove any problems.

It's tax law, so there are numerous exceptions, restrictions, and extensions on that "section 121 exclusion", but that's the general concept.)Since the property was gifted to you, you have the the gifter's basis in the property.

You probably already know this but it might be worth the time to set up an account with your local building materials supplier (Not lowes or HD) those folks always have their ear to the ground and can often recommenced better options. 

Just providing information that will "solve some buyers problem"   From numerous BP podcasts I have heard to always try to solver another persons problem.  

No unfortunately not, if your main source of income is active real estate investing and doing numerous deals per year, then its considered income.

We have all experienced wiping out a year or more of positive cash flow in a single expense or numerous expenses in quick succession but realise over the long haul we will/should come out ahead if we buy right.