How do you vet your contractors?

[Erin Dorsey Robinson]

One of the most challenging things about being a real estate investor is finding and keeping great contractors and tradespeople to work on the properties. I don't know if it's different in Cleveland than other places but there is a lot of diligence that goes into finding a contractor to do the work. It's checking with the better business bureau, reviewing google and social media ratings, interviews about what time they start and finish work typically, checking references, building relationships with city building departments to get the inside scoop.

What is your process for identifying great contractors to work on your properties?