When I inquired about what the contractor said that they should have scheduled, they then notified me (which was almost 2 weeks later) that they gave this consent to the tenant.

The pictures finally got sent in approx 4 weeks later by my Project Manager.  

. - Waiting to next spring does not mean that which is solidly rejected now will later sell.

You then sell that property 2 years later for 600k.

Here we are 8 years later and the only home I own is my primary residence.

Or, he can have invested in a Detroit in 2000 and the properties worth 25% 15 years later.

While it’s frustrating that the tenant is still there and not paying, turning off utilities could complicate the situation and potentially lead to legal consequences for your "friend".In the meantime, document everything (the tenant’s non-payment, the lease terms regarding utilities, and their attempts to resolve the issue) to present in court, which may help recover the outstanding balance later.

Start small and then it will pick up speed later.  

And everything is recorded to watch later.

If not, that work will likely come due later if it wasn't done in compliance or off of YouTube.Flipping right now is very hard, and much harder as a first-timer trying to DIY it with low inventory.