How to vet a handyman/gc in Omaha/Bellevue

[Daniel Claroni]

I'm looking for 1. A handyman for small jobs and 2. A GC for rehabs big and small in the Bellevue and Omaha areas.

I don't know where to really even start looking or what type of things to ask. It seems like handymen and contractors are super busy so I don't know how to efficiently vet them without using too much of their time.

I also don't really know how to know if the work will be quality, or if I'll be overpaying without trial and error or getting multiple bids.

Thoughts on those topics?