Looking for advice - Where to find commercial real estate contractors?
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[{"id": "ggtfm28", "text": "&gt; How do you all find contractors, other than referrals, word of mouth, etc. Thanks! \n\nHow big of a project?", "replies": [{"id": "ggtm2hc", "text": "For general maintenance and repair for small commercial buildings like you would find in a strip mall.", "replies": [{"id": "ggtokev", "text": "It\u2019s hard finding handymen like that. Just have to try a few and ask around. Realistically only 1-2 will return your calls. Makes it easy to pick.", "replies": [{"id": "ggtug1l", "text": "Haha. Thank you!", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ggtivvu", "text": "Craigslist, Home Depot, Google", "replies": [{"id": "ggtlz1p", "text": "How do you find them through home depot?", "replies": [{"id": "ggtptti", "text": "In the parking lot", "replies": [{"id": "ggtueq0", "text": "True. Thanks!", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ggtkc23", "text": "Referrals will be your best source, as the only way to get an idea of a contractor's work is photos of their previous work, and I wouldn't trust photos that the contractor sends.", "replies": [{"id": "ggtknxc", "text": "that and a long term review outside the warranty window. Contractors are tough since its a fly by night industry. Unless you pay a 2x premium for a well established GC, its a crapshoot", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "ggtm7fm", "text": "Thanks! Is there any particular place you go for referrals? Or methods you use?", "replies": [{"id": "ggtomqx", "text": "Other property owners in the area, not online.", "replies": [{"id": "ggtui9r", "text": "Good point. Thanks!", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}, {"id": "ggtq0fy", "text": "I use people I\u2019ve used in the past. I know that doesn\u2019t help start but I have a network of 6-10 friends who also own industrial so I would just text those people if I had some new need.", "replies": [{"id": "ggtul5x", "text": "Thanks!", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ggtmnsx", "text": "Your metro area probably has a business journal or similar publication that ranks general contractors. I would check their websites to see if they are of similar size or scope as your needs. If you have architect drawings or a rendering you can gather bids from each contractor. The more details and specificity on your plans the better the bids will be. Be sure to review fees, schedule, how added costs are addressed and contingency.", "replies": [{"id": "ggtoobt", "text": "Thank you!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ggtn8hn", "text": "What city?", "replies": [{"id": "ggtokv1", "text": "I'm more looking for general advice that would be applicable to any city in the US.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ggtts0s", "text": "Ask your realtor and bank. They\u2019ll have a number they trust. For the local contractors, I would be concerned about not have referrals from people you trust.", "replies": [{"id": "ggtum8q", "text": "Thank you!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ggtuc8y", "text": "NAIOP will have number of them as Board members and/or sponsors.  If they have money and time to invest in that organization, they'll be reputable.  This should work in just about every city.  If the scope isn't gig enough for them to take on, they will refer you to a smaller shop.", "replies": [{"id": "ggtuxa1", "text": "Good idea! Thank you!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]