I will be doing most of the rehab myself but I will need a reputable HVAC mechanic and painter.

You could potentially team up with a reputable local wholesaler/company and allow them to perform ALL of the work and share the spread with you.

@Ali Boone I would be very interested to get your recommendation / feedback on reputable turnkey companies. 

@Sam MillerWith a relatively small number of reputable providers across the country, choosing the right firm to work with usually involves going outside one's local area. 

The floor is 12x24 from a tile supplier. 

Does anyone know of a reputable and experienced operator in the Los Angeles area that might be able to help?

If you go No. 1 it sounds like maybe you need to do a bit more due diligence on reputable companies if your current investment closed pre-rehab and had an above-market price tag.

Taking a call today with a reputable turnkey provider to explore options investing out of state.  

You will most likely need to get products from a drywall supplier and not a big box store.Residential:https://www.armstrongceilings.com/residential/en-us/Commercial:https://www.armstrongceilings.com/commercial/en-us/check this one out...https://www.armstrongceilings.com/commercial/en-us/commercial-ceilings-walls/kitchen-zone-ceiling-tiles.html 

Any information on Dallas, or any input from investors from Dallas whether you are an out of state investor or live in the Dallas area would be appreciated, I would love to start a thread regarding this topic in the BP community.Namely, I am struggling to gather what I can confidently claim as reputable data on property management companies, and every real estate agent I call understandably pitches me on the influx of quality tenants in their respective area emphasizes the beauty of Dallas and their listed properties.