New to flipping. Question on using contractor vs. handyman roles

[Brad Coleman]

Hi. I'm new to flipping homes but have been doing a lot of lurking on here and have been reading many books. One area I could use some clearing up on is the roles of a contractor vs. a handyman. Should you have both? If so can someone explain how to best manage roles in a flipping project? Also, should I use my own electricians, plumbers, and roofers or allow the contractor to subcontract to people he/she works with? It seems easier/and more efficient to have the contractor be able to identify problems and estimate total costs than piece-wise a rehab estimate together. Any help is most certainly appreciated.

[Daniel Taylor]

I’m not an expert but I’d want to have access to both a GC and a handyman.

I’d use the GC for construction, removing/framing walls/doors/windows, obtaining permits, and managing serious electric/plumbing. All the heavy stuff.

The handyman I would use for hanging doors, paint, trim, laminate flooring, hanging cabinets, installing fixtures, hooking up sinks, etc. All the lighter, finishing stuff.

I did two from-the-studs renovations in my first primary residence (once at purchase and once after a fire), and I really liked using the GC for the big stuff and transferring the job to a detail-oriented handyman for finish work.

Saved me money too, but my handyman may be a better value than other people may easily find. He’s super competitive on price.