Is there such a thing as traveling/nomad contractors?

[Catherine Brennan]

We purchased two properties in Upper Peninsula, MI that each need extensive work  - foundation to roof.

This is a growing town with outdoor activity and climate migration its primary draw.  We thought we had a good GC (that's why we purchased these properties), but he is pulled in other directions. Now we're stuck. The acquisition was really inexpensive, but contractors are NOT. They're not only expensive, but almost impossible to reach  - a function of supply and demand, but also told there's partiality to locals and we're not.

So is there such a thing as traveling contractors, and if so, where can they be found?  Any and all constructive ideas welcome other than telling us we shouldn't have purchased without a surefire plan - we know :)