Quote from @Hunter Hanlon Taylor: Hey, all, is anyone familiar with any good contractors near the Columbus, Ohio area who would be good for various updates I need done on my STR this winter? 

We learned that contractors are hard to guard.

Finding reliable contractors for out-of-state investments can indeed be challenging.

Did nobody ever stop and say "oh, hey, maybe we should keep water pumps going because, ya know, no electricity no water pumping, NO WATER". 

With your background as an electrician, contractor, and project manager, you have a unique advantage in real estate.

I individually priced all my materials and got several estimates from contractors.

I believe local investors, agents, lenders, property managers, and contractors all have valuable insights, especially for someone brand new to Real Estate like my self.

I have been a Building Contractor for over 30yrs.

It would for sure have to be a higher hourly rate than a typical W2 job however as agents are 1099 contractors and there are expenses associated with maintaining our licenses and operating our businesses that usually come out of our commissions.

- Why didn't the contractor's insurance cover this?