Essentially billing myself as the worker to complete these tasks beyond material purchases.

I also pay for the water so the added income would help offset the bill, thanks in advance! 

There was a time I would take my GC and his main crew out for a day of fun when a job was done: charter fishing for an afternoon or bar hopping etc where I covered the bill.

Quote from @Bill B.: Really? 

I buy materials from specific distributors, good product, warranty, net billing etc.I think using a reputable general contractor is best for most people, volume of flips is generally the focus (plus margins) Christian's comment said it best.

If the properties are split into more than one LLC, then each LLC will need its own accounts.Checking: collect all income here, then use it to pay bills.

Here in Charleston, in order to apply for the legal residence tax assessment ratio, all owners have to provide copies of tax returns, utility bills, driver licenses, vehicle registration, voter registration, and the settlement statement/CD, along with an affidavit stating that all owners occupy the residence and do not claim legal residence anywhere else.

They dropped $3825 on me in dusty, unmarked bills

@Dave IveryReal estate investment (REI) can be challenging due to factors like fears of failing, not knowing enough, money limits, surprise bills, tough competition, personal limits, problems in doing things, and fear of being turned down.

I think they let the tax collector take it since it doesn't really hurt their credit like how an IRS bill or state tax bill would.