I have a carpenter and painter contracted already but I still need a general contractor for electrical, kitchen counter tops and bathroom work.

I am looking for contractor referrals in the Seattle Tacoma area who are available now, reliable.1) Flip is about 50-60K and 2) B class rental makeover 20-25KWould prefer licensed and bonded GCs to run projects, especially the larger project, but I can GC if needed.Trades I'm looking:GC to handle mostPlumbing (repairs and move a sink drain 7 feet on same wall)Carpenter (fix & install doors, trim, rebuild deck)Window installer (can install and trim)Electrician to make some repairs on wiringI have painter, flooring, roofing, kitchen/bath cabinets coveredThank you!

You're a business person, and the plumber, painter, or carpet cleaner do not explain their profit margins to you.

My primary company manages about 325 units, and has: (2) FT owner/managers, (1) FT leasing agent, (1) FT bookkeeper, (1) FT secretary/phones, (2) PT office assistants, and then about 10 people on the maint. staff (3 painters/turn, 2 work order/repair, 2 misc, 1 Section 8 specialist, 2 supervisors that also do billable hands-on work some of the time).

On your interior list, Paint last assuming you have a neat and clean painter.

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2954-Westmoreland-Ct-New-Port-Richey-FL-34655/46416377_zpid/My objective here is to really start training myself to understand the market.

You said I have to issue a 1099-MISC if I pay anybody over $600, does this include contractors that run their own contracting business (such as painters, landscapers, etc) or would the contract I sign with them be enough to cover my butt?

I know I cannot use "my own labor" costs if I do work on my own rather than hire a painter, but can I somehow use my time lost at work/vacation time used for appointments related to selling/repairing, etc.?  

One exception is an amazing painter I found, I'll go pick up paint for him, but thats about it.In regards to other flips to walk through: knew a couple flippers in my home town and walked through their projects in various stages.

My painters haven't done it before and I want to know how easy or difficult it is.