I mostly want to do this only for my rehabs but buying a company already profitable makes since to keep the employees Employed while not completing a flip/rehab… But also would have a team I know will do it right and not break the bank.

Now, most of these smaller banks may only have 12 employees or so.

Well I have plenty of experience with dealing with cellphone stores, and I would be partner with my cousin on either side of the business and after a few months we would be able to hire and employee, I'm not afraid to work if it's going produce a Greater Return

Costco is in the same range and they treat their employees excellent.

I hope you are not wrapped up in any of this or dealing with a PM that may include ex-Oceanpointe employees.

Well as an agent you’re a 1099  employee so you only get paid when you close a deal.

At 9 days employment, any employee is going to be probationary.

The relationship should be a student/teacher relationship, not an employee/employer.

Depending on the type of work to be performed ask your contractor if they are willing to let an employee that moonlight your project after hours or on the weekend that could get to it sooner.Depending on your market and work to be performed there is service called tradesman international it is essentially a temp agency for skilled trades people.

It can get worse, if he was using subs as opposed to employees, and didn't pay them, they can lien you and stop any work as well until you pay up.