Self Managing Multifamily in Pawtucket advice?

[An Duong]

I'm buying a 4 family in Pawtucket.  Thinking of trying to self manage for a little bit.  Anybody have any suggestions on where to find good contractors (plumbers/handyman/eletrician etc).  Maybe like an angie's list or yelp for contractors?

[Nancy DeSocio]

Hi @An Duong,

Congratulations on your upcoming purchase!

In addition to the items that Anthony mentioned, a somewhat easy start is with the existing property owner.  I also own a 4-unit in Pawtucket, and the prior owner is also an investor and shared a couple of names with me for contractors he used, which I found helpful.  I didn't use all of them, but it's a start if you're comfortable asking at the closing or through the realtor.

I also keep a list of every contractor I've used, along with noting for which purpose and any notes I have from the experience.  You'll come across people you'll never want to work with again, and you'll find that your list of who NOT to use is just as important :)

Good luck on your journey!