Contractor, Sub-contractor, and Handyman In Louisville, KY

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Contractor, Sub-contractor, and Handyman In Louisville, KY

Mya Toohey
Real Estate Agent · Tampa Florida · Member since 2013 · 630 posts · 303 votes

Hello,

I will be closing on a SF rental property in Louisville around the beginning of January and I know the property needs some electrical, plumbing, and foundation work.  I have an inspection report and 1 estimate already from a local GC.  However, I was looking to obtain several more bids from sub-contractors or other GC's in the area.  Does anyone have any recommendations (electricians, plumbers, GC's, roofers, and handymen)?  Looking for people who work with investors on a regular basis.   

Thank you! 

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Clay SmithBusiness Member
Investor · Louisville, KY · Member since 2013 · 419 posts · 244 votes
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Hey Maya, I don't use GC's.  I use subcontractors.  I run a crew of 5 people.  I purchase all materials from Lowes or HD and have them delivered.

I use a KRIEA plumber, insurance broker, cpa, closing attorney, and hard money lender. They all advertise. There is a good roofer and Nov had a GC advertising.  

Honestly, I prefer to hire hourly and run my own crews. Just call me for references. They take too long to type.

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  • Jeremy Tillotson
    Investor · Fort Wayne, IN · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 515 votes
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    go to your REIA and ask around

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  • Mya Toohey
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    Real Estate Agent · Tampa Florida · Member since 2013 · 630 posts · 303 votes
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    @Jeremy Tillotson Thank You! I will do that!  

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  • Michael J.
    Rental Property Investor · Louisville, KY · Member since 2008 · 342 posts · 123 votes
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    I haven't done much work in Louisville yet so can't make any recommendations but you may want to consider joining KREIA. It is a great REI group for Louisville and Southern Indiana.

    I know there are some other Louisville posters on BP so maybe they can chime in.

    Something that I was told is you can also get references from one tradesman for another. So ask the plumber who they recommend for electrical work and so forth and so on. A lot of subs can recommend GC's also. Once you start building a contact list of names it will get much easier.

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  • Mya Toohey
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    Real Estate Agent · Tampa Florida · Member since 2013 · 630 posts · 303 votes
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    @Michael J. Thank you! I am a member of KREIA, so I will definitely ask around there.  

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  • Clay SmithBusiness Member
    Investor · Louisville, KY · Member since 2013 · 419 posts · 244 votes
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    Hey Maya, I don't use GC's.  I use subcontractors.  I run a crew of 5 people.  I purchase all materials from Lowes or HD and have them delivered.

    I use a KRIEA plumber, insurance broker, cpa, closing attorney, and hard money lender. They all advertise. There is a good roofer and Nov had a GC advertising.  

    Honestly, I prefer to hire hourly and run my own crews. Just call me for references. They take too long to type.

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  • Mya Toohey
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    Real Estate Agent · Tampa Florida · Member since 2013 · 630 posts · 303 votes
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    @Clay Smith Thank You!  I will definitely give you a call when I get a chance later today! 

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