if it is below $1000, then $100 is too much, if above a $1000 then i say offer it because it would be a good deal, most PM charge 10% of gross rents, but they will collect rent, pay bills, handle evictions and handle contractors if needed, so you will get more, are the tenants willing to do that, or would you still be doing that?

The first set of contractors sent to the property provided a preliminary estimate of repairs in which they are quoting a total of $86,000.

Elise, I am from NJ and my properties are in PA, my PM has never charged that. 1099-MISC is for sub contractor when you pay them, as a PM you are not paying owners because we own the property, we pay you and if anything we should be sending that to the PM, but you should be professional enough to report your income, that income for you is subject to SE tax which you would have to pay. if you are going to charge your customers to cover that cost on top of your normal rate you charge, you may not get any business.

I am currently in Real Estate school to get my license.

However, I'm having the hardest time finding/choosing the "right" contractor for my future rehabs.

HM lenders can’t legally lend on owner occupied, not licensed or set up for it. 

I have a large scale rehab to do on the west side of Cleveland.  Might need to just hire a GC on this one and have them handle it all.  West Side of Cleveland.  I've dealt with some of the companies doing owner occupi...

I am looking for General Contractor referrals or recommendations that are willing to work in the Middlesex County, VA area.

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Underinning also seems to be a specialty, so please let us know if you have any recommendations for contractors experienced with underpinning!