Hi Matt - I'm too new to the industry to provide personal recommendations, but i will ask around my network to see if anyone has.  

Hello,I was wondering if any of local BPers can help refer a good property management company in Ann Arbor for a residential property.Thanks for your help in advance.

Please reply with anyone you've worked with and was happy with their results in the following areas of work:Framer carpenter (I need a wall cut out to create a counter top bar between kitchen & dining room)Kitchen/Bath Cabinets (refinished on one wall & new ones installed on the other)Tile (shower surround and kitchen back splash)Granite Counter top installationPainter (paint full 2 br/bth condo, all walls & ceilings, framework, & possibly fireplace and cabinets)I appreciate your help in advance!

Could be a sign of maturation across the entire industry... a positive sign, imho 

Thanks in advance Thomas

Thanks in advance. 

Maybe one day when I get more advanced, or if I had a local mentor that could show me how to configure the paperwork.  

When you're ready, here are some good DO's and DON'Ts when getting bids:DOWrite out a detailed scope of work that outlines exactly what you want to do.Clearly define what (if any) materials you will buy and what the GC will supply.Get multiple competing bids.Check GC references, call past clients of theirs and possibly even ask to see their work.Closely analyze each bid and ask a lot of questions on things that are not spelled out.Ask each bidder for an anticipated schedule for the work to be completed.Ask each bidder about their desired payment terms.Sign a contract/written agreement with the successful bidder.DON'TWaste people's time if you're not serious about hiring them.Walk the job with competing bidders at the same time.Assume that all GC's will see the work happening the same way.Pay large sums of money in advance unless it's justified.  

Thanks in advance!

Thank you in advance!!!