If you're the project manager, and it's a job within the rehab: Is it a job that requires highly skilled labor?

I see no issue with dealing with someone on their level, playing the naïve buyer is just a negotiation skill.

The ability to obtain voluntary compliance is a skill.

Get good at people skills and the world of real estate is your oyster.

Basically I got to the point where I am “skilled” enough that I can accomplish certain projects without hurting myself or burning down the place and my work does not impress at all, typical C+ rental quality.

I know there's a lot of potential there, but I think there's a real skill level required to look at a property, accurately estimate rehab costs vs. market potential.

What would be the best approach to create legal protection while hiring workers for temp/low skilled help.

Figure out a strategy that fits your time available, skills, funds to invest and your market then take action.

@Joe Spence yes, exactly.. this way you will be learning very critical skill to have in this business which is negotiation with sellers.A quick tip, finding buyers is easy once you have a deal under contract

Interpersonal skills are a valuable asset to any relationship, including the landlord-tenant relationship, so I look for those as well.