Generally speaking, though, I google all the local credit unions in any city I'm looking at and start there.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Check out “the points guy” (you can google that phrase) and you can really nerd out on ways to maximize credit card points.

Asking my real estate agent or just doing some google searches?

BP is a great resource - you can also connect to local individuals and deals through the Indianapolis Investor Groups on Facebook.Make sure to set your key word alerts here on BP so you can hone in on what you're interested in from the start - best of luck to you!!

I tried Google, but most of the hits I get are the insurance quote crawlers that are not very helpful.

Google the island and ferry service and see if anything comes up.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Google Maps doesn't drive the streets everyday and sometimes houses look completely different in real life.

I had tried the avenues you did but my suggestion would be to keep calling and Googling and try to find alternatives in this time so you have back up options just incase this new cleaner isn't up to your standards a month into working with you.