Choosing the Right Contractor??

[Rickey Wiley]

All the investors experienced in remodeling and choosing contractors this post is for you. I'm currently going through a GC nightmare right now. I hired a remodeling company to do a complete remodel on my duplex and it has been a disaster from the start. The contractor she put in my house did a horrible wall texture job. Half of the money for the job had to be paid upfront, and once he received the cash and ruined the walls - he bolted. My question going forward when I need renovations done - What are the top things to look for when choosing a dedicated, RELIABLE, contractor? Mind you I did have a few other contractors come look at the property, send me bids, and like a dummy I just went with the lowest bid. Lesson learned. Please help me...