Maintenance, how do you handle?

[Chase Gochnauer]

All,

I have around 60 doors now and closing on a 72 unit in the next few weeks.

I have a PM that does a good job. Maintenance cost and quality of repairs are a big concern of mine. With being at 130-140 units, what do you guys do to keep costs under control and still have a quality repair job? I am considering doing some diligence up front and essentially interviewing several different tradesmen and come to an agreement on an hourly rate, and have them be the "goto" people for my PM. Thoughts?