How do I go about acquiring a good rehab contractor/subcontractor?

[Angela Bentley]

Hi BP Community - 

I'm currently in search of a multi-family to BRRR. I currently own an STR and did not need to rehab. My goal is to do at least a light rehab on my multi-family purchase in order to gain equity right away. That said, I don't know how to go about finding a good rehab contractor and I don't understand at what point in the process they should get involved. E.g. - in order to understand what my rehab costs will be, do I have a contractor come out and assess the property prior to offer? I'd also love to learn what estimated costs are for things such as plumbing, electrical, kitchen and bathroom renovations etc so I can better understand budget needs for deals I come across. Any guidance is much appreciated. Thank you!