How much do you think an electrician or plumber will charge to hit the reset button on a garbage disposer? 

Given that I will do the exempt work myself and sub-contract to a plumber, electricians, HVAC guys, etc., will I need to apply for a permit only covering the work I plan to do and ask the utility trades to pull their own permits?  

A very good inspector can probably do some additional prodding to get some indicators if any are there, but it's never with 100% certainty.Do as much diligence as you can on the home with electricians, asbestos pros, etc and you should be better off than the next purchaser - they shouldn't find anything you didn't.Good luck.

Ive been a contractor (master electrician) for the last 15 years doing quick flips for everyone for else. today I want to start on building my portfolio as if I am a day 1 to this gaining knowledge as such. so day 1 has started, how do I get it going? 

I do have a roommate that is an electrician so there's that.

Electrician bids varied from $5,000-$15,00, so get several.

Hello my name is TimAs the Title says I am an electrician (apprentice 4 years) in the Detroit area (Dearborn).

.), 2) already had contractors -- electrician, plumber, handyman, etc., that knew me and were ok with going there, doing work, billing me afterwards, and 3) had a long-term tenant who worked with me for scheduling appointments when needed. 

In the Indianapolis area, the utility company requires an inspection by a licensed contractor (electrician) prior to turning the electric. 

Electric is straight forward for the electricians but the plumbing options are not as flexible