It's recommended to hire and inspector to go over the home prior to purchase.

Anyway, personally those feel like too much of a risk for me at this point, as I don't have any experience with hiring/supervising contractors etc, and I suppose doing this the regular remodeling / general contractor way, any potential profit would go to the GC rather than me.So maybe I'm missing something, but it seems that for a newbie it's rather hard to get those kind of deals on properties?

They are nice young working professionals, and I have no doubt they will, if not already, return their deposit share back to the leaving tenant.

After reading a few books and listening to bigger pockets pod casts I know I may need to hire a property management company IF I go forward and purchase a 48 unit apartment complex that I have been talking to the owner about buying. 

Everyday I am learning new things from professionals, websites like BiggerPockets, some available webinars and more.

Do you plan to self manage or hire out?

From beginners to professional full-time investors, all are welcome!

Hey Guys,Just collecting data and really trying to decide on what/how I want to conduct my real estate investing business.  Buy and hold?  Flip?  BRRRR?So my question of the day is, how do you find the right contracto...

I am a finance professional currently, so I bring that mindset to the table, as well as a good eye, a passion for property improvement, and some funds.  

Sending a typed note will demonstrate your professionalism and should show a responsible tenant to sign a new lease.