How to find an out of state contractor?

[Lev Platsman]

good morning BP community,

I am an out of state investor. I need to find a contractor. The  management company that I deal with has they're own preferred contractors and they can manage for a fee. But I am also interested in maybe getting my own contractor where there's no fee. I am just exploring other options. When you have a contractor not through the management company who usually oversees the work? How does it work? Any questions to ask the contractors, that can help me decide on which contractor?