There was no emergency shut off switch before but i asked the hvac contractor to install one and he did ( located inside the apt).

My question for the group is would my hours as a contractor also count twoards the needed 750 hours?

@Kenneth Jenkins you forgot to mention owners that expect a PMC to use contractors off Craigslist that are unlicensed, NOT insured and rarely have acceptable experience/skill - but, they quote the "best" price.These same owners will sue a PMC if using these types of contractors results in a tenant lawsuit.

My most trusted and often used contractor who lives in the area, and is practically a friend is the emergency contact.   

These programs often assert to guide you step-by-step through the process, provide assistance with funding, and connect you with contractors.

.)- All in Cost = Cost to build * Square foot  - Sales Price = All in Cost + (All in cost * 20%)* Covers contractor and soft cost on either fee based or cost+- Profit = (Sales price - (Sales Price * 7%))* - All in Cost   accounts for agent fees and closing cost- Initial List Price = Sales price + 10%      A buffer to test market absorption- Break Even being All in cost, point where everyone is paid except me. - List price is to test the market absorption at "x" price. 250k land + build.

Cincinnati and Columbus chapters are very active here and nationally and a great resource for networking, recommended contractors/vendors and education.

How do you know that a contractor is any good?

I learned how to maintain a home, work with real estate professionals, contractors, interview prospects, etc.

I contacted the city to get all permits and the only one was one that my contractor got that I paid for.