Finding Contractors (electrical, HVAC, Plumbing)

[Shane Johnson]

As I get very close to being in a position to buy a rehab/flip property financially, I have to ask what is everyone's most successful/preferred method of sourcing? Basically I want what everyone wants, cheap, fast, quality. I am just trying to avoid getting into bed with the wrong contractors off the bat.

Just wondering how you have had your best luck, finding contractors that you ended up keeping for your future projects. Friends, family? REIA? Other? Let me know!

Also - any criteria they need to meet, questions you ask, or bid process tips that you use? (simple i.e. - throw out lowest bid)