How do I go about finding a handy man?

[Melody Dodderer]

I'm brand new to the real estate scene and am about to close on my first deal! So I may be a little late to asking this question...oops. I'm buying two side by side duplexes. I know a general contractor who will be helping me renovate the apartments, but he lives a ways away from me and wouldn't probably be the best for an on call sort of situation. What's the best way to find a contact for when things break in the apartments I'm buying?