The person hiring you obviously want what they want but can never handle the news that you may present to them for there own safety.

Hire a lawyer and pay him to look it up and explain it to you.  

Even after the eviction process is complete, you or whomever you hire to complete the eviction for you may need to utilize the services of a constable.  

I see the meaning in terms of say hiring someone to hang/finish drywall who gets it done faster, better and turns the unit around more quickly vs doing it oneself and not having to pay a contractor, but paying oneself $4.50/hr and having a finished job that looks south of awesome.  

I would cost it out as though you are hiring someone to do it for you. 

Learn as much as you can about DIY through you tube. even if you hire contractors, you need to know what is going on to talk intelligently about the situation and make sure you aren't getting ripped off.

Elance & oDesk are being acquired/rebranded by Upwork...Upwork  also has a recruiting team that can help you find a great freelancer based on your job specifications, budget, required skills, etc.The recruiter will source and invite freelancers who fit the requirements to apply to the job and shortlist the best applicants for you to interview and hire.

Do you hire contractors do to the reno's or do you and your dad and brother take care of the lion's share of the work?

How professionally do they answer the phone, return your call, set up and follow thru with appointments, would all be indications of what you could expect if you were to hire them.Also check out Ask BP 075 for additional ideas.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/07/31...Good luck!

In the past I had acted as GC and hired all the subs.