If there's a sudden burst pipe, they're going to deal with that and then discuss the situation with you once the situation is stabilized.If they're calling you 20 minutes before the tile guy arrives asking what kind of tile you want, fire them because they suck and this is their first rodeo.Once you've been through a few (hundred) renovations, there's very little that should come as a complete 'emergency' surprise to you... and true 'emergency' situations are rarely anything the homeowner is better equipped to deal with.I will say that planning to live in a house during a full-on renovation is a pretty poor idea.

It has old 1970's paneling on the walls, 1950's fake tile in the kitchen. 

I am looking for current market prices per square foot of footprint (ie. 1500 square foot house @ 1.50sf = $2250.00) for the following:-2-tone paint (1 flat color on walls and ceilings and painted semi gloss trim)-Exterior trim/soffit painting-medium grade tile flooring-medium grade carpet-medium grade laminateI know, I know, "market price and medium grade is subject to the contractor" but there are standard rates.

Some companies are laying people off. 

If you're doing a true syndication an attorney will draft this document, which lays out all the rules of the deal and how everyone will get paid.

Open floor plan, laminate & tile floors throughout, vaulted ceilings in living area that flows nicely to the custom kitchen w/ frosted glass cabinet doors, travertine counter tops w/ beautiful stone finishes & back splash.

New Flooring, New Quartz Counter-tops-Sinks-Faucets (Kitchen and Bathrooms), New Tile in Bathrooms, New Ceiling Fans, New LED Lighting, New Natural Stone Fireplace Feature.

Open floor plan, laminate & tile floors throughout, vaulted ceilings.Off the living area is a family room already pre-wired for surround sound.

You cannot lay down rules as a landlord, have a tenant transgress them, and not follow through with negative consequences, especially in a multiplex. 

The dig up a perimeter and install drain tile with sump pump is the most reliable fix.