So i can at least have better knowledge of what to expect from handymenAlso are any of your handymen familiar with the IRC and other codes or do you keep up with it to protect yourself as oppose to relying on them.

B) no template contract anywhere will achieve everything, so using the free versions from YouTubers or legalzoom or any other website, should still be reviewed by an attorney to make sure you are protected and there is no language that is outdated or not applicable to you.People in general are scared of contracts, so trying to create something that is short and simple, yet protects all parties is the ideal situation. 

Lastly as far as the contract is concerned you may be better served having an RE attorney draw up the docs, especially for the first one to ensure you have covered all your bases and the seller and more importantly you are legally protected.

Also fwiw source of income is a protected class.

I know they are doing it to protect themselves from scam.

@Tal C.You should look into tertiary market investing, this will allow you to achieve the returns you want while protecting yourself from the unpredictability and small CAP rates of the larger markets.

Also use CG agreements, protect yourself.

Looking to purchase a fully occupied duplex in Oakland with protected tenants.

@Corey M.There several operators of Turnkey properties who post on here and have a reputation to protect rather than a provider who is not on BP.

My attorney advised against it and suggested I hire a buyer's agent for my own protection and guidance.