New to REI

[Darsheka Nelson]

Hello everyone! I am just starting out and looking for my first property. How do I find “my team” such as contractors, etc? 

[Denver McClure]

Hey @Darsheka Nelson, it takes time to source great contractors. I have several rentals in Dallas and tried out many GCs before locking in my favorite ones. Happy to share my contact list with you!

[River Sava]

Hey Darsheka - 

Exciting that you're looking for your first property! I’d recommend checking out local real estate meetups—Meetup.com and Facebook investing groups are great places to start.

Out of curiosity, what type of property are you looking for, and what investment strategies are you most interested in?

[Brian Teeter]

Good place to start...One of the most important things you can do is find a vet a good contractor (or subs).  Referrals are the best way to get started. But second, I suggest going to Home Depot and go the the Pro Desk.  Ask one of the reps there for a referral. They usually work with a lot of smaller contractors and know who has been in business the longest, their volume, etc and can generally direct you to someone worthy.  Another way is to simply drive around the area you are investing and actually look for remodeling/construction projects that are underway. Stop and talk with the contractor or get their contact info. Often times you will even be able to see their work while you are visiting with them on-site. This strategy has worked very well for me. In fact, my bets and most long time used contractor is one I found by simply stoping and inquiring.  Thanks and good luck.