Looking for what has worked well for more experienced investors to ensure I'm accurately forecasting.

It seems like people are just hearing those terms and jumping on it .https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-12-18/fintech-mircocap-stock-jumps-2-400-after-touting-crypto-linkI am sure most of these companies won't be around forever but I dont think the technology will be going away especially with huge companies researching and implementing it .I was young during the dot com bubble but was following stocks and the market at the time and this feels very similar with these tokens surging so much in price .So far I've only invested a very small amount in ICO , the team seemed very legit and they already have an existing related legit business .Still trying to figure out token distribution and actually being able to trade on the crypto exchanges it's been interesting though .It's not a user friendly experience and there's lots of new terminology and words to learn and different random tools like wallets etc .. but that's kind of what makes it fun too .

The most beneficial education I received was teaming up with a seasoned top producer at my office.

Could I just hire a crew of guys (experienced and insured obviously) to do the rehab without the GC? 

New investors sometimes spend a lot of time trying to learn how to set up their business, assemble their team, set up their systems... all of which are great and necessary eventually, and they make you feel busy, but none of them actually make you money.

Does anyone know of a reputable and experienced operator in the Los Angeles area that might be able to help?

Sheen,Why don't you call around and see if one of the experienced property managers in your area would be interested in offering A La Carte options.

I may contact your company in the future.And hopefully your rehab team does a thorough job inspecting pre-and post rehab.

The property would have so much of a paper tax loss, my Real Estate team and other endeavors would definitely benefit.

This will take a team of beekeepers, but I can pretty much guarantee that your local beekeeping club (once they get permission from the owner) would absolutely LOVE to get in there and remove the bees.