I am trying to figure up the costs of repair, different contractors, pumpers, and electricians.

1) Make sure water pipes are in good shape inside and outside on the property.2) Have a good electrician handy that can add lights and reroute wires/switches.3) Concrete > Asphalt Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I then called an electrician and he advised me over the phone that with all the recent rain, it was probably just a GFCI outlet that needed to be reset (it's a button on the outlets in the wet areas of the house). 

hey my name is Adam Moore I live in the Santa Cruz, CA /San Jose, CA area and i am an electrician in IBEW local 332.i came across the amazing bp podcast and now I'm here to keep learning and to start networking.

Overall, we are looking to engage with fellow investors seeking to expand their portfolio, all while assisting a new venture.We have an adequate team around us to provide resources concerning our renovations (plumber, landscaper, flooring, electrician, etc.).

Called several electricians to do a service change at my house (add a meter and separate basement and first floor circuits) - a job that requires pulling a permit with DOB.Each time I ask for proof of license, electrician says something like "We sign contracts, You give deposit, I pull permit" and doesn't address license.This has happened to me 3 or 4 times.How are these electricians pulling permits if they are unlicensed?

I had the Electrician from previous project come to give me a bid, and he says he can easily rewire the whole house and put in new service and panel for 6k. 

I am an electrician by trade, and wanted to start investing in real estate.

Common rookie mistakes, having your painter do his job before the electrician.

BTW, the BOCA codes (Nothing to do with the city in FL) will require electric outlets with special breakers on the new bedroom wall--both sides-- so to be compliant, you need to know what is required.Perhaps you can do an interior division yourself, however adding electrical outlets in a bedroom (or anywhere) in a rental, IMHO, should be done by licensed electrician (or at least inspected by one with a sign-off on the work).