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Ryan Braman
  • Investor
  • Lexington, VA 24450
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How do you find contractors in small towns?

Ryan Braman
  • Investor
  • Lexington, VA 24450
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How has everyone dealt with not having contractors nearby? I'm in Lexington Virginia and there is like 3 builders, 1 roofer, etc. And they aren't hurting for business so it doesn't seem like they are looking to take my work. Closest cities are Staunton at 45 min, and Charlottesville, Roanoke, Lynchburg at 1 hr. The siding guy who drove down to give me an estimate from Staunton wasn't even out of his truck before he was complaining about the drive..I have a feeling I'll get similar responses from the HVAC, roofers, foundation guys.

I'm a few weeks away from closing on a foreclosure that's been vacant for 2 years, pretty much a full gut rehab, and am trying to get work lined up for a post Christmas push. Anyone brought contractors in from any distance and just boarded them during the project? Ot better yet, anyiine in one of those aforementioned cities know of a contractor that coould make the drive?

Thanks

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