I'm a pretty handy guy but this would be outside of my realm, but my experience helps me understand how much this type of improvement should cost.Improvements: remodel kitchen and bathroom, paint interior, fix exterior scafolding.How should I go about finding a contractor?

Some wholesalers over charge and don't understand the market and arv or BRRR.

You won't even try to understand it.   

Drive around the neighborhoods to understand the lay of the land - if you have someone who will take you around and explain, better yet. 

And a drain within reach of the standard drain hose?

So let me understand this:1.

So thats kind of the standard operating procedures in those markets and nothing really sells for full list price..

Since this would be my first long term rental property do you recommend starting with a property manager from the beginning or managing the property myself.I understand that there are pros and cons to all of these scenarios, I'm just looking for various insights.

@Greg O'Brien did I understand that you were advertising having the "all in one" umbrella with your group as well or are you more focused/consolidated in the tax prep area? 

Does it mean something I am not understanding?