Any advice on dealing with GC's for rehabs?

[Patrick Philip]

I have realized I cannot keep up with the workload doing the work myself. I will be hiring GC's from now on. I was hesitant because I know they could charge an arm and a leg for something that's not even difficult. I have some questions:

1. How much down payment is the standard %?

2. How do I know they will work at a quick pace once hired? I would hate for a project to be put on hold because of a lazy contractor.

Any other tips you could give me would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Doug W.]

Originally posted by @Patrick Philip:

I know they could charge an arm and a leg for something that's not even difficult. 

ROFL! I can't imagine any good or great GC wanting to work for you if that is the attitude you have about their services. 

Tips: 

1) Don't nickel and dime them. This is their job and they need to put meals on their table, too. 

2) Be fair with them. If you are an a**hole then expect the same treatment in return

3) have a VERY detailed and clear Scope of Work written up front BEFORE you ask them to bid on the work