Would your opinion change if all the RE was handled by professional PM company? 

If that does not give you the answers, hire a GC or Foundation Company to take a look.Ask the seller for the SOW on the remodel, see if they will share.

I hired a licensed contractor to assist me with a rehab. 

Could you advise on the best methods to find a mentor and network with professionals in this field?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

There is some noise in this comment, but overall I appreciate it, especially on LinkedIn, where everything is an echo chamber of "I help create passive income for busy professionals", "Invest like the rich", "create financial freedom through real estate".  

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

It is much better than the 1% rule and the ability to pull equity will be very useful for my next play Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

If hiring a property manager frees up your time and enables you to concentrate on activities that generate revenue, it can be worth it.For your next house hack, think about working as a group.

Readers should seek professional advice.