Or a single service call from a plumber, electrician or HVAC tech could run you $200-$300. 

When we asked him to come out and fix the electrical problem our new electrician told us about -- a problem he had caused, he added back the $15,000 to our bill and told us on a Friday that if we did not agree to absolve him of any further obligation it would be payable immediately as of Monday at 5 pm.

Like licensed electricians and plumbers?

Reduced other ongoing expenses: Get multiple insurance quotes, evaluate telephone costs and extras, negotiate with plumbers and electricians to get a lower hourly rate, etc.6.

He is an electrician foreman.

Unless you are a plumber/electrician/landscaper/tree trimmer/... start with a small rental proper and work you way up to the 4 unit.

He said his father said when I had all my stuff together he would bring my plumbing connections and finish up.. heh..When I had all the stuff here at the house..hmm.. so I called the son who I didn't want involved but dad's phone doesn't even offer voice mail..I simply said if his dad had any b@@@s I wouldn't be calling him.. but to relay that unless he gets my plumbing connections and thermostat to the house finds a way to get the stove, Micro and DW the next day I was going to file a fraud report, hire an electrician and plumber and then go to sma;ll claims court to have him pay back what he stole and for the costs of the people I had to hire for the work he didn't do not to mention the distress he caused me and my poor family who wonder why I am about to kick the dog.. who did he think would win.Anyway I know I ...good luck right?

You should team up with professional remodelers and builders, GC, and also team with some small solo folks like plumbers, electricians, painters, etc.

If its not owner occupied, many localities require a general contractor to pull permits and require licensed plumbers and electricians.

Im a full time electrician with dreams of waking up in the morning and not haveing to go work for someone else.