So, I feel until I am able to GC my own projects or find trustworthy contractors I would rather focus on long-term rentals.

Start with a standard offer, and write a contingency into it for electricity, all the below ground utilities, and then work your way to zoning, permitting etc.

I have a contact at a military contractor that has employees transfer in for a 3-5 year gig.

Plus the added requirements around getting drawings and general contractor for even adding a tiny closet.

@Kenneth Jenkins you forgot to mention owners that expect a PMC to use contractors off Craigslist that are unlicensed, NOT insured and rarely have acceptable experience/skill - but, they quote the "best" price.These same owners will sue a PMC if using these types of contractors results in a tenant lawsuit.

Quote from @Kody Smith: without getting too deep into my finances, what my strategy is...1. take loans to buy properties (leverage)2. fix/flip for day to day cash flow income3. use some of the fix/flip income to buy consistent cash flow through:- business acquisition, - commercial properties (MF and store fronts),I have no intention of doing ALL of the management myself, I will hire management as needed (medium term goal)my expected core role is money provider, evaluating the numbers, making decisions, and connecting with investors, wholesalers, lenders, contractors, and property owners.while I am just on step 2 of the journey, I am looking toward step 3 to stabilize, and not worry about if house prices drop mid project or not (or not worry as much) So to be fair this is more about obtaining and growing a real estate business not simply buying rentals for cashflow.

There are 76 mm baby boomers about to leave say 30mm homes in the next 10 to 20 years.In Orlando do your employees or sub contractor employees lowest wage get paid $40 per hour or around $90k for a single person?  

While we faced minor delays with contractor scheduling, strong project management minimized impact.

I get worse from contractors sometimes. 

These programs often assert to guide you step-by-step through the process, provide assistance with funding, and connect you with contractors.