Buffalo Rehabbers: Best advice for securing reliable local contractor partnerships?

[Shaun Ortiz]

Focusing 100% of my time on Buffalo means I need to build a trustworthy ground team. My biggest challenge from my previous attempts was finding reliable contractors who actually show up and finish.

For those of you successfully doing volume rehabs in WNY, what is your single best piece of advice for securing a reliable general contractor or a strong network of subs (plumbing, electrical, HVAC)?

Are local REIA meetings still the best source, or have you found better success networking directly through local supply houses or hardware stores? I'm looking for quality, long-term partners, not just the lowest bid.

[Timothy Smith]

I would honestly talk to your agent or whomever is your boots-on-ground team member. Most contractors are not going to meetups as they are working then going home.