I luckily found painters and tilers and flooring men for cheap but did a good job.

I'm not looking for a paycheck, really interested in the experience and being better help to a friend that could benefit from doing a flip (he is a skilled contractor and painter)

Do I allow the painter vendor into the unit alone while tenants are at work, or do I need to be there on site?

Get an electricians bid, plumbers bid, drywall bid, painters bid, window replacement bid, roofer etc.

Can anybody recommend a Painter, Plumber, Framer and Electrician?

You could also ask your painter to estimate the repair. 

Hey everyone, My in-laws have a house in the Anaheim Hills area, and they are looking to have the exterior painted. It's about 2,800 sq. ft. of surface that needs painting. Any painting company referrals or recommenda...

Tyvek painters suits?

Hire a painter to paint old yellow vinyl —> white3.

So when you find someone that is good and especially in the line of work you do, an HVAC tradesman, the painter, decorator, roofer, the Hazard Disclosure agent, a really good handyman/woman, etc, go out of your way to give those people referrals - they will be so appreciative it will come back as business to you.