That's direction I'd advise exploring, not how to do it all yourself as an island, but as a facilitating power.

I was skeptical but after seeing one go through the net I realize how powerful and legitimate all of this is.

This buyer sent it to the title company to hold.The fact that I am not holding his deposit nor do I have the power or authority to sign the paperwork to get his deposit released just further illustrates how much of a slimy move it is for Josh to try to attack my character.

and deal with power lines, water lines and sewer, maybe seal the well. 

In the northeast having a second heat source in the rental saved  frozen pipes when the electric was out for days.

Contractors performing structural, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work are required to have the appropriate licenses issued by the City of Chicago.

We are talking high risk to the 4th+ power. 

Read a few books on real estate investing to learn the power of leverage.

The GC can handle the entire project, coordinate different subcontractors and make sure the project is completed per building codes - especially if the rehab is complex or involves multiple trades like plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.

Virtually everyone has used an electric range or oven in their life but lots of people have no experience at all with gas anything.