Looking for contractor, inspector, etc.

[Tyler Duniho]

Hi everyone,

I've been lurking around the Biggerpockets forums, website, and podcast for years, and now that I have a healthy stock portfolio, I am ready to branch into real-estate. I grew up in the upstate, and I currently work in Clemson and live in Anderson.

I am in late-stage negotiations on two different duplexes, planning to house-hack one of them (live in one side and rent the other). I think both of them need some work, so whichever I choose I will probably need some contacts.  

Does anyone have an inspection company they recommend? What about a contractor to actually do the repairs?

In terms of general advice, are there any weird laws (zoning?) that an Anderson investor should be aware of? 

Thank you in advance for any advice.

p.s. I've hard eviction/landlord laws actually favor the landlord. Can anyone who's walked through this process actually comment on this? (This is what worries my wife about stepping into real estate)