What is the best way to get in touch with property management/ investors?

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hello! I’m a general contractor/handyman in Northeast OH. I have been in business for 3 years now, all residential, and working for homeowners. I’d like to transition to working for investors / property management companies full time. What’s the best way to find and get ahold of companies in need of vendors? I’ve called multiple places, just can’t seem to make contact or make any headway in getting on a vendor list. Thank you!

Drew Sygit · Answer

@Matthew Hollandsworrh uhm, you do realize that owner-occupants will pay you MORE than investors & PMCs?

Investors & PMCs are more business oriented than owner-occupants and will shop and shop and shop for the best price.

They may also expect you to drop your price in the middle of a project - because they think thy found someone cheaper.

Working with PMCs can be steadier, but payments can drag due to the PMC waiting for the property owner to send funds and then their own internal processes.

DM us if you'd like more insight...

Arman Ahmed · Answer

@Matthew Hollandsworrh

You’re definitely on the right track by targeting Northeast OH — lots of investors operate there and good contractors are always in short supply. The best way to break in is usually through local investor meetups, REIAs, and BiggerPockets events; that’s where most property managers and active investors actually source new vendors. Also try reaching out to smaller PM companies — they’re more responsive and often need reliable contractors ASAP. Posting before/after photos of your work on BP and offering quick turnaround for estimates can help too. Happy to connect as well — I work with plenty of out-of-state investors who constantly ask for solid local contractors.

Adam Bartomeo · Answer

Most PM's do not answer the phone because they are terrible. The good ones that do answer often have solid relationships in place. But, you are just playing a sales game. The more doors that you knock on and the more calls that you make the higher the probability someone will give you an opportunity. If you haven't done sales or cold calling before then you will need to learn how to improve your close rate by learning what to say and how to say it. PM's aka, gate keepers, hold a lot of keys for vendors.

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