What's really interesting is to see some of them being redeveloped into housing for seniors.Also shopping patterns have changed with work flexibility, so many of these malls don't need as big of parking lots that they once did when people could only shop after work or on weekends. 

With an invoice showing "no charge" for fixing the cupboard, this hopefully can't happen again if a contractor changes did mind or has some type of mental lapse.  

At the same time, I’ve been seeing a lot of distressed properties sitting because owners don’t want to deal with the process—permits, contractors, tenants, refis, all that.

@Alex Lee@Shawn Mcenteer is correct ... there is a directory of Certified 203k Contractors. 

I’m looking to network with other investors and contractors who share a passion for the local market.

Worst contractor experience I've ever had.I then hired a second remediator.

💪 Start by networking with local investors and wholesalers to find deals, build relationships with contractors and lenders, and analyze numbers relentlessly so you don’t overpay.Stay focused, take action, and don’t be afraid to learn as you go! 

Lol, I'm  not sure i was very helpful, more anecdotal lol.I learned to estimate from other contractors many years ago.I found labor unit books from college bookstores.

That will increase your material costs for the job and is the contractor paying for the material in their bid or are you paying for it and paying them a labor cost.

It was an enormous rehab and I didn't have the experience or the contractors to take it on.