Newbie REI looking for reputable contractors in Charlotte, NC

[Cassandre Dunbar]

Hi All! I'm a new real estate investor and I recently relocated to Charlotte. Looking to rehab a single family home in the very near future.   Any recommendations for reliable, time-sensitive general contractors in the area? 

If not, any advice as to what not to and what to look for in a prospective contractor? 

Thanks in advance! :)

[Ian McKeown]

I get good results from Thumbtack.  You get a lot of bidders to negotiate your price down.  You will only find reputable contractors by meeting many of them and interacting with them to see if you can trust them.  It's best to start engaging contractors when you have a project to negotiate.  Ask hard questions; challenge them.  See if they lie or deceive you.  Better to know before you hire them if possible.  Test your arguments and disagreements early before there's tons of money on the line.