You don't choose when and how repairs are done, you can't choose the contractor and you certainly can't negotiate price.

I've got contractors who would do work for free for me (connections, eh), so I am open to doing some dirty work (not necessarily flipping).

Something I’ve thought about for some time, but without action...you know....I’ve been studying and researching for a little over a year now, but making connections is my growth area so that I can form a good community to learn and work with.Whats the best thread/article you’ve come across on:- finding the first deal/learning with others executing a deal- creating a successful team (contractors, inspectors, real estate lawyers, etc.)- analyzing deals (preferably comparing 2 or more deals)There are so many threads here, so maybe this can help me get to some specific links or info a bit faster.

Finding a good contractor is a process--however, you may be able to pull leads by calling PM companies and getting their handyman/plumber/electrician contact info. 

For large expenses to contractors I scan and save those invoices digitally. 

@Caleb Heimsoth Everything I see about subject to suggests it isn't illegal, so I am guessing the lawsuit would somehow relate to the buyer/seller going after one another in the event of some sort of default of their contract or the note being called due. 

I am going to get a contractor inspect the property ASAP - thanks for the tip!

Hello BP,Has anyone ever used a home warranty company and use them as a maintenance contractor? 

I'm a General Contractor in Santa Maria.

well, it had to work somehow before. it sounds like its a duplex that's side by side instead of stacked. have you had a licensed contractor, home inspector come by yet?