Contractor/handyman hire and traveling

[Christopher Currin]

Hello! I have a property in western NC that is quite literally in the middle of no where. Over half of the sub work I need there is either no one in that field or expertise or a company that isn’t licensed or insured. 

From a contractor point of view what determines how far out a contractor will travel for work/quote? 
From an investor standpoint, what do you do when the closest reputable company is 1+ hours away?

I am posting this hopefully to generate some discussion from both sides and my biggest issue here is finding someone.  What would you do when you have a house that is so far from anything?
I have $0 in acquisition as it was my childhood home. It is in the heart of the smoky mountains and has huge potential for STR and possibly LTR.

Thank you!