How do you find rehab contractors? Take donuts to HD/Lowes at 7AM?

[Curt Smith]

I just watched a Real Estate Mogul morning info email. A good free info service I found. They mentioned taking donuts to the local HD/Lowes etc where ever there's a free coffee station to attract contractors. Get there early cuz those are the contractors you want working on your project, early birds.

I get my best contractors from fellow investors at my local Georgia REIA (gareia.org). You might look up the local REI in your area and ask around for their email lists or how to get folks contractor lists. I've always found that folks are happy to have their contractors get work from other investors. It means those contractors are likely to stay in business and be there when they need them back.

My local REIA has a Deal Maker's email list. I saved hundreds yesterday on one tip about an appliance repair guy who will swap appliances for you for a fraction of even the used appliance shops I've been using around Atlanta.

If you're in the Atlanta area use my contact-me off our website and I'll share my contractor list that I've built up from the Deal makers list. I bet you'll have good luck finding good contractors in your area from other REIA members.

Curt