All that aside, I need to move forward with completing the renovations and am humbly asking for GC, plumbing, electrical, framing and tiling recommendations. 

So how do seasoned investors manage debt so you maintain good credit and borrowing power?

Direct Operating Cost Pass-Through EscalationThis type of rent escalation is similar to tax pass-through escalation, except that your rent increases when operating expenses like heating, electricity, maintenance, and security go up in cost.

Househacking is a very powerful first step to getting into real estate.

An unsolicited offer to purchase or something like an executed lease option are also powerful evidences.Your father would not have to have purchased a new primary residence but he would have to have a new primary residence. 

That said, you live in a college town so if you're able to buy up some solid student housing at good prices, all the more power to you - it's certainly easier than having to build up a team from hundreds of miles away!

Things that don't involve hvac, electric or plumbing. 

Came across citations for not pulling permits on electrical,plumbing,roofing and car port.

I'd be happy to explain PMI in more detail if you would like.This investment strategy is incredibly powerful.

I've listened to, read, and watched hundreds if not thousands of hours of material over the past decade, but have not or do not remember advice regarding accelerating your purchasing power.