I am also starting the process of getting my RE license in VA, which will hopefully be helpful in getting out of my current 9-5 grind in consulting. 

Christian,I know a handful of Licensed contractors that can do all your listed work including Countertops and Cabinets.Let me know if you still need someone.

I won't probably be playing the GC role on this one because I need it done properly. 

Another thing near the top of his list is adding value by raising the rents or making improvements interior or exterior.I would also research the local area rents and raise them when the lease is up or if their is a clause that says you can do that with the proper notice. 

Free Advice: Create two LLC's one for flipping and one for your passive as this will prevent domino effect if one aspect fails and make sure you setup proper firewalls to prevent commingling funds. 

Unfortunately, PMs are so bad in Wenatchee, the owner/DB of 1 of the 4 largest brokerages here begged me to get licensed as a PM with her firm so she would have someone to recommend her clients to. 

just so you know ... buy and hold investments are a long term strategy that does realy provide any cashflow until about 10 years, if done properly. 

Hello,I am interested in obtaining my Real Estate Salesperson License in New Jersey.

I usually know what I'm talking about because I have been in construction management for about 30 years as well as having a real estate broker license for about 30 years and having a business college degree with honors that emphasized real estate. 

The PM has limited funds for operations, and if sued, little to lose - you can close it and open another PM LLC.Yes, in a lawsuit, you, the Holding entity and the PM LLC and all might be named, but if properly structured and maintained, a lawyer could easily take you and the Holding LLC out of the lawsuit on the premise that you were not involved.