Hello BP Family,I'd really appreciate it if someone would point me in the direction of finding a good experienced contractor/investor or simply a contractor in the NYC area who can give me repair estimates (items [ex. windows, hard wood floors, countertops, etc] and labor) for your typical single or multifamily house.I don't expect something for nothing so I'm prepared to compensate them for their time and energy for assisting me with this.

I am interested in building more new rental units with alternative energy features that will produce rental income and residual income from energy systems.

Background (short & sweet):I started investing in February 2004 with two single family rentals and moved into developing, but got burned by contractors and the economy during the economic recession.

So I will be focusing my energy there.

To become a superstar RE Investor, it takes time, energy, and dedication. 

Normally I'd refer you to the no money down book by Brandon Turner, but you seem a bit burned, and I have been there.

I have about seen it all before and while getting a judgment in the moment gives the landlord some feeling of retribution the time and energy involved in trying to collect from a potential deadbeat takes away from the mission of successfully investing in real estate.

When I was younger I did the 80 hr week thing and after a few years you will burn out.

Energy level is a whole other topic.

Don't let cash burn a hole in your pocket.