Hiring a contractor in massachusetts

[Linda Minaya]

Hi, I bought my first house to flip. I can't seem to decide which contractor to hire.

[Vahe Ohannessian]

Linda, if you have never run a rehab project before, you want to hire a general contractor that will be on site and coordinate all the work among the trade subcontractors, materials etc. and handle inspections for the town/city inspector. Obviously this will cost more than if you hired each trade yourself, bought materials yourself, handled inspections but you should be ready to pay the extra cost and watch everything closely so you can learn.

Your question is very short so i can't tell if you have contractors you've talked to and can't decide who to hire, or if you don't know where to look. I'm sure you're participating in local RE Investment Clubs - ask other investors to refer you to someone they've used successfully. If you still need to find someone, use HomeAdvisor (www.HomeAdvisor) to find someone reliable, read reviews from other people who used them, etc. Besides reviews and licenses, listen to your gut feeling - how do they handle appointments with you, is there chemistry, etc. Paying a higher price for the right person will save you lots of time and money in the long run.

I hope this helps.