Finding Good Contractors

[Orlundo Hubbard]

When I was wholesaling, the hardest thing to do was to find reliable contractors who could get the job done and not leave the house a total mess. 

I always knew this was a common problem in the real estate space and I was always curious as to what was the underlying issue. So, for those who frequently hire contractors (good ones), how do you find good contractors?

And for those who have a hard time finding good contractors, what would you say is the number one reason it's hard to find a good contractor and what would you suggest as a good fix for the issue?