I use contractors and I usually get all of my initial purchase money and a subset of the rehab costs.The most important thing is to learn a lot on this first property as you want the next property to be an even greater success.Good luck

If I find that to be difficult, turnkey investing will be my next option.I would love to connect with wholesalers, contractors, investors, turnkey providers and property managers in these markets.  

You sound more like an employee than an independant contractor so understanding the structure may help.

He then went out and got a property and used our contractor and is now almost done with the rehab.  

One stop shop, I just tell my contractor that if any of the materials are bad to no install them and call me and send pictures so I can deal with it.

Every contractor I had on the hook backed out for timing reasons or the job was too small.

The decision that I made is to invest in Wichita, KS since I know the city and I already have an agent and a friend contractor for possible renovation.

Pool house with plumbing Additional ~ 300 sq. ft. shop/storage buildingProperty on corner lot with 2 extra lots backing up to the end of a cul-de-sacPossibility of converting one of extra buildings to office for side-hustle/LLCGarage Appt #1:Connected to main house by a shared roof and connected breezeway~ 900 sq. ft. with kitchen/full bath/laundry and separate access/entry (stairs)Efficiency Appt:~ 800 sq. ft.

My agents are 1099'd as they are independent contractors. 

Full time Residential General Contractor English / Spanish (Charleston)compensation: average project 50k labor + materials employment type: contract A private real estate investment company is searching for a construction company that can handle full residential remodels in Charleston, anything from taking a home down to the studs, and putting it back together to simple cosmetic projects, that include, laying tile, laminate, assembling cabinets, drywall, texture, paint, carpentry, plumbing, electrical.Plan is to start with 2-3 flips per month, and scale to 5-10 projects per month.