I have done exactly one thing right:  buy a fixer house in an amazing location as a primary residence and through the experience learn what you need to know about real estate finance, the cost and pain of renovations (I recall asking the inspector what dry rot looked like and him poking a hole in a beam with his finger "like that") and the value of appreciation as a financing tool.   

That helped me when I would get tired on the demands of both W2 and growing RE……it Helped me stay laser focused.

The rat droppings inside the unit did not beam down from the USS Enterprise.You have been provided of a photo of these droppings, so calling the exterminator seems correct.How much is the renter wanting for damages ($50 or $5,000), and if it were mine, "You stay--You pay" no rent proration.Rats eat into cereal boxes and the like, they want food.

I am in the process of closing on my first deal but I need to find a general contractor that can assist with project summary/cost for pier/beam foundation repair cost, kitchen renovations, and flooring.

I just don't quite understand what his "case" would be.  Am

How should I go about completing renovations such as pier & beam foundation repair, and kitchen remodels?

The front porch of the unit right next to the property I’m interested in is held up by beams that were recently put in to prevent it from collapsing.

There are so many things to learn in real estate, laser focus on what most interests you.

Laser tape measure...easy and fun...prior to making an offer

We also opened up the entry way from the living into the kitchen which required an LVL beam. .