You've finished school, got a career, saved up enough money. 

All new everything: HVAC, roof, windows, all interior finishes and pool totally refinished.

They generally list ahead of time and sometimes even offer the buyer the opportunity to pick some finishes if they commit early enough in the project.  

We recently did a reno, bought the place in September, renovation on one apartment and they are just finishing up.

I am a finish carpenter specializing in high end and custom work, but just getting started as an independent contractor, so I am open to considering any type of work.

I have a buyer ready for me to finish this house and I cant even sell it to her until I get these permits.

If I finished the basement and did some upgrades I could potentially sell for over 240.

BTW even with all his efforts, the finished curb is barely acceptable (it is a lot of work to fix a badly poured large curb (this curb is over a foot wide).If you go with the unlicensed contractor, the price should reflect the increased risk associated with using the unlicensed contractor.

One time, for example, he didn't count a finished basement bathroom. 

For two weeks after finishing the book I was analyzing which is the best way to get started.