I am interested to learn more about the process to become my own General Contractor in Philadelphia for investment rehabs which are single family or two-family units that I own, and would like to get your advice and opinions on some of the choices involved.Per the L&I web site, I understand that I should register as Home Improvement Contractor and have a Commercial Activity License:Contractor Requirements All work must be performed by a licensed Philadelphia Contractor with the following exceptionsWork may be performed by an owner residing on the premises of an existing one or two family dwelling.Work may be performed on an existing one or two family dwelling by a registered PA Home Improvement Contractor maintaining a Philadelphia Commercial Activity License.So in this case, I wouldn't need to be a full-fledged licensed Philadelphia Contractor, correct?

@Bryan McKeen I've never seen a "standard" property management contract and given the liability involved in owning and managing properties, I'd even be reluctant to share the ones I've used.I've seen longer management agreements and shorter ones, and off the top of my head I'm not sure which were better or worse.You can probably find a few on the web for free or low cost, my recommendation would be to get those, and spend some time comparing them and seeing what they have in common, and what some have but others don't.Then armed with that information, approach an attorney and describe what you're looking for in an agreement.

(I do a little bit of it all: systems administration, Linux, devops, web stuff, networking, some programming, etc.)

in search of face to face conversations with newly published foreclosures.

We'll publish it, I'm sure, and the smaller audience with the bigger dollars to invest will love it and learn a ton!

I would also have it proofed by the Realtor so if there was anything that they disagreed with or was incorrect it could be fixed before publishing.

So I currently find myself in a well paying and steady job where I am building a career - however, my greatest desire is to start working on building my investment portfolio part time and accumulate enough passive income/cash-flow to the point where I can DECIDE to work, as apposed to NEEDING to work.In essence, I am here with the hopes to learn and make friends with new and experienced individuals - and like the great Napoleon Hill, Zig Ziglar, Robert Kiyosaki, Richard Branson and of course Brandon Turner have all taught me through their published materials - to surround myself with like minded people.I am looking forward to spend as much time here as humanly possible.Greetings from Johannesburg, South Africa

And from both web publications you can compile your probate lists to take to the county office to begin your research. 

It also includes common forms that you can edit and use.Their web site is a free resource with links to your state law but I highly recommend the book for some of the practical advice they provide.

The vast majority of landlords lack the discipline to actually be an expert as is abundantly clear from web sites like this.