Better yet, go to trade school and become a plumber or welder.

So we had our plumber go out and they made the repair for $65.

If something goes wrong in the transaction you are relying on the track record and reputation of the seller, and you will have limited recourse to recover your funds.Many attorneys will be able to serve in the capacity of a closing agent on your behalf.

@Jason LamIf you are concerned primarily with the quality of the home, then first thing you should do is make sure you are working with a reputable turnkey company. 

BUT in my experience in Detroit that can be dicey.. unless you have STRONG RECOMMENDATIONS from their past customers that you can trust.I've found my best strategies for rehabs is utilizing a hybrid approach to 'piece-mill' my rehab team.. find a good plumber, electrician, carpenter, handy man etc.If you hit a home run and have a company that's supplied all members awesome!!

On the other hand if they’re truly good and honest then business will be there and reputation will carry them to unprecedented levels of success. 

I haven’t had a chance to call a plumber, but I’m hoping it’s just an issue with the shower head and not the plumbing behind the wall.

Something like this can ruin your businesses reputation, but also his personal reputation and life. 

Scenario B: Now let's say I, still as owner, instead hire a perfectly reputable property management company in good faith and that PM then goes on to willfully violate Fair Housing laws without my knowledge.

I decide based on the price point and the reputation of the company.