I'm not going to go into that story because it's the same for most people.ANYWAY I decided to get into the industry as a professional and learn my way into things and get paid for it.

@Brad WoodallYou may have many reasons for wanting to hire your cousin's wife.

If you were being hired by a property owner to do the rehab on that owners flip, then you would be incurring the risk of a traditional GC.The fine line is if you are working for yourself or working for others. 

Hire slow, fire fast, don't give too much money up front.

How did you determined that " ... it does not need a lot of repairs (around 2k to 3k)" .. was this from a professional appraisal, and or a contractor? 

I would like to connect with liked minded real estate investors/agents/professionals in the Philadelphia market.

I am definitely looking to connect with other real estate professionals (contractors, attorney, lenders, etc.), so, if you are willing to accept coffee as tender for your time, feel free to contact me.

Can the risk be managed with the right agent who has the experience and the integrity to help hire the right contractor, PM with no other incentive?

Now a professional civil engineer in site development.

Many forms are available online if you want to use a professional form letter.