scheduling is an essential aspect of profiting from a project. using a GC is probably a bit more costly, but they are carrying the weight of the project and have overhead. shopping a GC's price is probably more time consuming than it is beneficial. you also are gaining the GC's knowledge of the qualiity of work that you will be receiving. but a schedule is critical and should be attached to the contract as an addendum. also any preference in material would need to be specified. the other item ive always included in contracts is the expected milestones and the sub either your own or from the GC should be strictly held to. after you get a few projects done you will understand more about how to schedule. also be mindful of your scope of work and changes. change orders can blow your budget.

I'm looking into purchasing a duplex strictly for investment purposes (not going to be a owner occupant.)  

An FL court should apply Nevada law for a Nevada LLC (which is very asset protection friendly), but when a suit strictly involves people/things in FL, there's no guaranty that happens.   

Who specializes strictly in condominiums or something else?

Some states are really strict and some are more lenient.

I was wondering how strict NJ is with a contractor / rehab process?

Best of luck to you.You must have based your response strictly off the title without reading the thread, lol.Nonetheless thank you for the response Shawn.

@Patrick Philip It sounds like it would be a good idea for you to have a GC walk through this house with you to get their opinions on what should be replaced or not (for strictly functionality).

LLCs are strictly an asset protection tool and have almost nothing to do with tax savings.

If I was in your area I would be following every NOD  ( and of course look up the laws on those they are quite strict if your not an agent).. and tax delquencie,s.