A contractor/inspector/plumber/electrician should be used to identify the problems with the house.

I can handle all tile, cabinets, trim, stuff like that, it is a small house after all, and it gives me something to get into while other subs like electrician and plumber are around.

So my two-part question is:How do YOU go about finding good electricians, plumbers, etc. etc. assuming that you don't just use the one your GC comes with.

You will need a plumber, electrician, handyman, HVAC, etc, etc, etc.Work Smart, and hard and remember just because someone has a license doesn't mean they are a professional!  

@Sean Fisher I'm unaware of a service that does this but I agree it probably exists.What if you provided your tenant with a list of an approved electrician, plumber, and HVAC company instead?

I'm up in Princeton, but I'm an electrician down in the cities.

I’m an electrician by trade and a 40 year member of IBEW Local 5 in Pittsburgh.

I have dealt with engineers, surveyors, licensed GCs, plumbers, & electricians, and am currently retaining a former City Sr.

The reason why is that if and when you grow, you'll already have formed the network of handymen, plumbers, electricians, etc that you will absolutely need at a certain point.I'm by nature a DIYer, but that simply won't work on this scale with these properties while I have a full time job.

I'm also reside in Crest Hill and an electrician at a local plant.