I trick I use is to find a comparable property I like and then look up the contractor associated with the building permits in the county or city's permitting system.

have fun and keep a score card of your success (add up equity until you hit a million dollarstenants - your new responsibilities - treat them like customers - they'll pay your mortgages if you dodo not associate yourself with a mentor or buy expensive real estate programs unless you know for sure that the instructor  or mentor has a reasonable large net worth and is qualified to teach you what you need!

Check BNI international or a LeTip (professional networking associations) had great experience with some BNI folks before.

What I am particular concerned about is the costs associated with the cash out.

Largest non-profit trade association that advocates for landlords and property owners in MA.

ALL of our properties are sold to investors who don't want the mess or the risk associated with rehabs...especially from a distance. 

If you plan to live in it for an extended period of time, and you can comfortably afford the monthly payments and all associated bills then it shouldn't be an issue.

The management company for the association is saying that they are not paying for anything as, in their by-laws, there is a 14 day window when an issue like this one arises.

Is $100/month/per unit enough to cover costs associated with turnover of a unit?

@Armon Stevenson Check and see if there are any local in person meet ups or an active real estate investment association (REIA) in your area.