I recently applied for a business license on a new rental and found that there were a few violations posted for work completed without permits: construction/demo, electric and plumbing.

@Josh Cook I have used Signature Electric for about 8 years.

Melissa provides some incredible information regarding how they find motivated sellers, how they negotiate deals, how they sync up with the best contractors!

You need financing, property management, contractors and maintenance in place before you get going.

Here is the letter of their decision where the contractor filed a protest with them.

General contractors are in business to maximize their profits , cost plus doesnt accomplish this .  

The property is in a C grade trending towards B grade neighborhood, close to shopping, public transport, and a solid high school, has all new windows, updated roof, masonry, electric, and rear porch, and one of the 7 units was fully rehabbed recently.

The city lawyer insisted to the judge the demo order must stay regardless of the rehab work already in progress and the city had passed the first electrical inspection. 

Hi,Can anyone recommend a contractor to do a mid-sized rehab in Fort Smith, AR?

Items like forming an LLC, getting a logo and a website, business cards, finding people you can work with (contractors, lenders, real estate agents, real estate attorneys) to support your efforts etc.The bottom line is this stuff takes time - so be prepared to give your patience a workout!