Small is fine, big is ok, but reliable and responsive is key.

Build a reliable team as your portfolio expands.

Could anyone refer me to a good and reliable contractor in the Mclean and Falls Church Virginia area?

If they have an "A" rating under Angie's list but are not "Accredited" with the Better Business Bureau then is this considered a company that is not reliable. 

I often hire the contractor that are reliable but bids in the middle of the spread, and I often have leases that probably have room for adjustments, but if my deals works for my own metrics at conservative metrics, I will do it.And slowly the market rose, and then very very steeply we entered a seller's market.

I appreciate that, it's sometimes hard to find reliable sources for this kind of thing. 

Can somebody please recommend affordable and reliable services for the following types of repairs:Bathrooms- both tubs and tub surrounds Will need to be replaced.

It has the most up to date/reliable information and it's connected directly to the MLS, so there is very little difference between this site and an agents MLS access.

Do you have any recommendations for reliable contractors that I should have price the job?

For someone starting out on their first deal, I don't recommend doing a complete renovation unless you have reliable contractors or have some sort of prior experience.I would of chose a small multi-family property that need very minor repairs (which this type of property ended up being my second purchase).