Finding the Right Contractor or Having skilled trades people for each specific job?

[Antonio Ward Jr]

Hey BP fam! I am in the middle of completing my first BRRRR. I have been using a contractor and it has been decent for the most part. For my plan for this house I am adding an additional bedroom. There has been some difficulties with finishing the first two units of the duplex, and I believe my project was handed off to another contractor as I am being instructed to contact the new contractor for specific task when originally I was working with the main contractor that walked the property with me. At this point I am trying to gain insight on if I should look for another contractor to finish this job (the additional bedroom) or outsource specific task like for example electrical to skilled tradespeople and complete the task I am comfortable with doing myself. There are minor things in the first unit that needs to be done so I can get the unit listed for rent as we are nearing the season where moving is highly not preferred. Any insight or even connections?

[Denise Supplee]

I’d recommend getting clarity in writing. Ask for a scope of work, a timeline, and a single point of contact. If they can’t provide that, it’s a sign they may not be organized enough to finish the project effectively. It’s not unusual for investors to run the second half of the project more hands-on, especially when the major structural or demo work is already done.