Do a quick search on the internet to get an idea of their business practices and the numerous fines they have received.

We had a GC that basically dropped the ball on numerous portions of a rehab job and is refusing to complete a garage even though he was paid for it in full - Is this something that should be done in small claims court in city of milwaukee or would an attorney be appropriate - any help would be appreciated! 

In the same vein as above, if you anticipate a challenge to an item or items that are highly material to your return, you should seek out a tax practitioner that has represented clients in front of the IRS numerous times (i.e., not just a person who's primary experience is limited to filling out forms or providing basic tax answers).  

They would qualify for 1031 Exchange treatment if the intent was to buy, rehab and hold versus sell.There are numerous ways to structure the relationship including the use of an entity such as a limited liability company or partnership or corporation.

I have read that sending numerous letters to the same address over a period of time can work as well.

I have a sneaking suspicion that the people who DO get up super early AND are successful might just be the loudest, not the most numerous. 

When you buy a house from a druggie, the "customers", suppliers, pimps, addicts, and reputation come with it.

I set a goal to become a full time real estate entrepreneur before my 40th birthday and started really pushing myself.During the last 3 years I have gotten my real estate license, flipped numerous properties including some very challenging ones, recently one of the flips had a $250k rehab budget which was, for me pretty risky. 

I performed many energy efficiency renovations, ensured all units were sub-metered, etc which improved returns, provided a write offs, and added to my basis which can be depreciated.Recently National Grid who is the supplier for gas and electric utilities in the Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York service areas released information that they would be introducing a substantial rate hike.  

best thing to do, imo, is to talk to numerous agents who may have been involved with ADU clients.