. , but small things I'm not anticipating paying in addition to all the big ticket stuff (like the mortgage, duh). 

However, if you are more interested in forward thinking planning and tax reduction, a year round relationship will be an investment for you.

The next month we will see record deaths in hot spot states and likely spread to top performing states from out of towners coming to get away from the virus at home. 

Its a small town so one round of mailers won't hurt real bad and I get nothing, well I guess time to try something else.

@Adam Bielous So, round-about answer to your question... it really depends on your goals. 

I try to check local municipal records to see if there have been any permits pulled recently for the big ticket items (roof, furnace, a/c, etc.).  

Look for a solid CRM, website, lead generation tools, coaching - especially in the form of daily/weekly open forum round tables, company stocks and a bonus for recruiting other agents to your brokerage.Good luck in your search!

Here are my recommendations when screening a GC: 1) How long have they had their license, minimum 5 years; 2) check their work - if they only do kitchens and bathrooms (although important) they don't have the well rounded experience for a total rehab or addition; 3) make sure they are insured/bonded, this is actually to protect you - not them; 4) stage the work along with a payment schedule, don't be pressured into advanced payments except for materials; 5) identify all tile, carpet, paint, fixtures and appliances by SKU# and/or model number in advance - this keeps them from putting-in cheaper, inferior product; 6) along with item 5, avoid MDF - especially in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, exterior door and window trim; 7) lastly, after qualifying the GC, get at least 3-quotes. 

I have had some people say it’s not worth it and it will just cost me more money and time, but on the flip side I don’t want to just let this person get away with this and make sure it’s on their credit so it doesn’t happen again.

Is that year-round revenue because this is quite a seasonal location.