Types of handymen needed for self property management

[Ken M Middleton]

Hey BP family,

My wife and I just closed on our first home and are close to having it rented. We have decided to self-property manage at this point.

With that being said, we are looking for guidance as to what type of handyman we should reach out to and establish relationships proactively to handle issues as they come up.

I am thinking an electrician, plumber, and generalist would probably make sense, but I'm sure there are a few more to add to that list.

Can anyone share any insight here?

Thanks for everyone's help in advance!

KMM

[Michelle Jezycki]

Ken, 
First and foremost, congratulations to you and your wife!! Exciting times! My partner and I have invested in multiple states and having a reliable and responsive handyman is key. As Drew mentioned, the handyman can diagnose the problem and hopefully fix it. If not, they can identify what service provider you need to call in. Research these upfront and keep a list handy. Recommend reading yelp/google and other reviews and checking places like Thumbtack or other online specialty service providers. 
Do you live in the town where you are investing?