Quote from @Paul Gupta: Hi, in California, For jobs requiring a license, there was CSLB (contractor state licensing board) which would give either a General Contractor license, or specialty licenses by trade (~60 specialties such as concrete, welding tile, ) https://www.cslb.ca.gov/about_us/library/licensing_classific...My Q: does Maryland and DC area have similar requirements? 

Contractors- surveyors, lawyers, excavation, road or entrance builders, etc. 

I am very interested to start investing in Fort Wayne too, would love to connect with investors / realtors / property managers / contractors / any one in Fort Wayne! 

Additionally, we addressed plumbing and electrical issues to make the property fully rental-compliant.

This tax change could trigger even with offering contacts for those services as it could be construed as contractors.

For value add you need to buy deep, have reputable contractors, and understand different financing products + creative finance.  

And you can do it with little cash, 5% down conventional is better than 3.5% FHA.House hacking also gives you a chance to cut your teeth in all major skills: analyzing deals, buying process, financing, working with contractors, advertising for rent, background checks, property management.

I am also a licensed EMT, and would love to provide housing for travel nurses, contractors, etc. in that realm since I can relate to them in previous jobs that I've had.I'm looking to invest in these states preferably: Georgia (1st choice - preferably near or south of ATL or in/near Savannah), Alabama, South or North Carolina, and Florida.

It even helps with finding contractors as you can show them what quality you expect and they in turn can show you what they can do.Will it help you sell more or get more money? 

I have my own properties throughout the area, and have worked with many contractors, PMs, lenders, insurers and attorneys that I can recommend.