I grew up in both the Rockford and Champaign/Urbana areas and he went to UIUC so we had two lower cost options that we both felt comfortable with and required much less capital to purchase in.

I feel like we have a pretty good handle on what we are required to provide and feel comfortable saying no to the rest.  

What I can recommend is find someone that comes recommended and you are comfortable with. 

I am definitely emphasizing the modern conveniences my cabins offer (wifi, full kitchen, delivery services etc) so people feel like they'll have all the comforts of home while still getting a change of pace.  

We manage in town, but I don't feel comfortable enough to purchase in NB myself.

Cute updated decor, comfortable updated beds, well-equipped kitchen, etc are all always appreciated and noted in reviews.

Moreover, since I really want this house done, I am ready to hire a General Contract to start completely over in order for them to feel comfortable in terms of permits, and let them do whatever they need to.

If I were you, I would interview all three of us and go with whoever you feel most comfortable with :). 

I see you said you are living there so if its more of a personal decision and that is somewhere you want to live then you should feel comfortable.

I am a project manager for a general contractor so hiring and managing people to build or fix things is in my comfort zone.