The labor intensive part will be roof and tearing up carpet and installing new floors.

Use common interior paint colors as well as the carpet as a way to save money. 

I found a property that is not a fixer up but condition is not great. e.g. range is missing, the wall is dirty and carpet is torn.

I.e paint Job, shrubs that hides the structure and ugly kitchen cabinets and bad carpeting. 2) With regards to hiring a property management company, I would only do so once you bought a few deals.

However, if I turn the unit over I am estimating having to spend at least $15k cleaning the place up (new carpet, paint, misc fixes and updates) if I want to get that rent.

I am debating on whether I replace the carpeting in the property with a wood look laminate flooring to make the condo more appealing to renters when this becomes a rental property. about 650 sf of the 850 sf is 5-10 year old carpet that is in mediocre shape.

Some don't require a contractor at all - just bids from say Lowes for carpet install and a roofing company bid - that sort of thing.

Main items of work are ripping out all old carpet, intalling wood laminate in place, installing a shower, and interior painting; possibly a kitchen counter or two.

But much of it does not require a license, such as tile, carpet, baseboards, etc.Where can I find a sample agreement that would work in this scenario?

The house is cigarette tar-laden, so it needs a good cleaning of walls and . . . well, all the surfaces, probably paint, new carpet, and maybe some new bathroom porcelain.