How to get a team of good, reliable contractors.

[Tom Conant]

Hey Everyone, Thanks for reading. I’m interested in hearing what people have to say in regards in building a reliable network of contractors without actually having to contract them. I am moving to Colorado and plan on buying when I get there but I want to create some presence in the service space beforehand so that I can hire the best people. Thanks for any input! Tom

[Lumi Ispas]

@Tom, You start with asking referrals from other investors that are doing work now or just completed work, and you ask referrals from the subcontractors themselves. 

For example, my tile guy knows people in every trade and while working with other trades, I discovered that each knows multiple people in all trades. In the same time, you ask referrals only if you like the quality of work of your tradesman, as people tend to be at the same level and pricing.

Another amazing place to meet contractors is going the construction materials stores: Home Depot, Menards, Lowe, etc. If you are looking for a plumber, go to the store early in the morning and hand out in the Plumbing section. You'll get 10 business cards in a matter of 5 minutes.