6 weeks is a major rehab .

It is imperative that you maintain control of your own project costs and hold the majority of the leverage, which is why I would suggest holding back 5-10% retention on each milestone payment until project completion.

I'd like to hire a GC to do the remodels and be as hands off as possible as I have 2 other major projects that I'm currently working on.

I guess these are some of the things keeping me from pursuing a property outside of a major wholesaler or realtor.

And a majority of auctions get postponed.

Prices are more realistic and the major employer is the military base.

Do you guys do this online through websites like legal zoom or have your accountant/lawyer do it for you?

Properties in the lower cost areas may look better on paper but once you factor in vacancy, true turn over costs, and cap ex, things don't look as good.I have been in a few nice multi-family properties in oildale but most are pretty rough and have major issues with deferred maintenance. 

I did a few delivery jobs for major companies, but eventually landed in the company where I am now.

That place is a zoo.Unfortunately, I signed up there a couple of years ago and got blasted with spam from day 1.What I tell people about BP is that it's now over 1M members and the vast majority are genuinely trying to help other each other out.