- Should I have the GC given me a bid only on the labor and few necessary items to perform the job for instant, painters I will be providing the paint and they provides whatever need.- Should I hire each individual trade master by the hrs/project and what is the best way to have an good estimate on how much things cost?

So I ask my painter what drywallers he likes to work after, etc.

Hi all,I am beginning to put my team together and I was hoping I could get some investor friendly contractor recommendations who work in the Philadelphia area.As an aside do you guys and gals find it better to work with a general contractor who handles everything or would it be better to find specific contacts for specific jobs (painters, electricians, etc..).

@David D Painter I see, do you know what the tool is called?

If my painter slips and hits his head on the floor and ends up in the hospital, I could face a lawsuit that I'd likely lose.Btw, this is where other liability protection ideas come into play -- like having a business entity to own/manage the rehabs, which may help protect your personal assets in a situation like this.

And that requires a different level of craftsmanship - all the way down to the paint job.A lot of trades will specialize on either remodeling or new construction: like HVAC, insulation, painters etc and they don't cross lines, so you have to find new contractors who can deliver the quality and price necessary. 

I do save some money since he doesn't charge me a renewal fee like a PM company and he did the paint touch up between tenants vs. me hiring a painter to paint entire rooms. 

HI Kyle,I used a painter in the Thurston County market recently that had a great price and that I was really pleased with.

Hey BP,My name is Patrick O'Neill and I'm a General Contractor, residential/commercial painter and property manager that is getting into REI.

Maybe after market car painters who can recommend your services to their customers and you can recommend their services to your customers?