I am looking for recommendations for an affordable and reliable skip tracing system.

I did STR in a duplex starting back in 2017 and managed for others in North Conway, Ive since converted to all long term tenants and happy i did so... unless your property has something unique or a "rare" amenity.... like, sleeps 30, I honestly would not waste any energy on it in the north Conway area. so saturated, and so much big money being invested in the hotels, its tough to match amenities vs cost, and I see travelers trending back towards the hotel style accommodations. granted, for the right price, I'd buy anything and figure out what the best use for it is. use airdna.co for decent data on # of Short term rentals in any particular market. can also identify opportunities. the point of my response.... be careful in STR in any area and always have a plan B. you can change a lot of things about a property, but your cant change your basis!

Outside of that, real estate is far more predictable and reliable with the greatest returns of any investment there is.  

I have been struggling finding fair priced reliable contractors in my area.

Talk to a reliable lender to find out if you are lendable now and for how much and if not, what you need to do to increase your chances and timeline.3.

Is there a way to obtain a reliable number?

Hi Xiang - Having a reliable lender by your side from start to finish is essential for a smooth process, minimizing surprises—whether it’s ARV or something else down the road.

Is DIY cost segregation reliable?

I'm concerned that if I place an ad to find people who will work on an hourly basis (in the area of the property) that I might have a hard time finding people who can reliably respond to emergencies during off hours, but I can't afford to have someone working full time or with standard on-call rotations. 

You should find a reliable rehab calculator and learn how to use it to evaluate the true profitability of your flip.