Best advice for finding plumbers, handymen

[Lisa Oliver]

I a new investor  who self-manages my property and need some advice.

Currently, when there are plumbing issues, I have a plumbing company come to the house and I have to meet them there. It’s not close to my house and it’s clearly not the best way to do things. 

Couple of questions:

1. How do I manage this without having to go to the house in situations where the tenant may not be home? 

2. What is the best way to find plumbers and handymen who work for themselves and would run over to deal with things, and perhaps have a key that they can use to get in if the tenant is not there?

thank you!