Referrals for awesome real estate agent, contractor, etc

[Andrew Brooks]

Hey everyone, 

Newbie to the real estate game and I'm looking for an awesome real estate agent(preferably an investor themselves) as well as a contractor as Im looking purchase SFH's and small multi families that would need a little rehab. My primary target areas are both nova as well as the Hampton roads area. Also looking for an awesome lender in case I would need to obtain financing through non-conventional means. I figured what better place to get referrals from then the veterans of the game on this site. All advice is greatly appreciated. Look forward to hearing from you guys soon.