Hey BP,My goal is to hear some advice and/or pointers on what has worked for people with experience in what their advice is.Background:I'm a Carpenter in Northern California working for a General Contractor totaling 40Hrs-60hrs a week My current work is mainly Tenant Improvements/Remodels, In the past I've done custom homes as well.I'm sole provider at the moment for my family and am saving what I can though it probably wont be significant for InvestingIssues (oppurtunities):Dont have much capital 5000-10,000 - Saving about 500 a month Dont have GC license yet - Will have GC license in November 2017Will have Construction Project Management Cert early 2018 (March)I'm looking to be proactive and find an oppurtunity to enter real estate investing with a sustainable stratgegy.Current thoughts:- I can work full time and get jobs on the side to add to capital power - wholesale remotly, with savings?

Good to have family connections that might know local contractors, areas to watch for, etc. 

He's calling a licensed company to remove it from his property where it is unlawfully parked.

Louis and transferred my license when we moved in August.

listened to many podcast and reading many books and aquiring licenses.

I have licensed plumbers install the heater. 

I recently got my Real Estate License and joined the association primarily to learn the market and find deals for myself.After starting investigations into two separate properties (the first two I looked at in fact) I am a little disturbed by what has occurred in these investigations.In the first, during the first conversation with the other agent I was told the owner was out of state, going through a divorce, an eviction, and that he needed to liquidate his assets.

The properties will be delivered vacant in case it matters.Another question - aside from rent control, what are the current legal requirements (licensing, registration, approvals, other requirements) for the above three scenarios?  

I am currently a graphic design teacher, graphic design freelancer, and newly licensed real estate agent.

Does anyone know of any reliable, general contractors in the Hampton Roads area, specifically Newport News and Hampton?