How do you pay your contractor?

[Nicole Grant]

Hey all! I'm about a week into my first rehab for a fix and hold. This is the biggest job that my contractor and I have worked together with and not exactly how I should approach this relationship. I have paid for most of the material and have given him one payment, but told him I prefer to pay when the job is complete. I'm curious how the more experienced flippers and rehabbers keep a good relationship with their contractors. Any insight is much appreciated!