 Craigslist and Handymen (by GKARL [PA]) Jun 20, 2018 2:32 PM
 Craigslist and Handymen (by Drew [CO]) Jun 20, 2018 3:32 PM
Craigslist and Handymen (by bet [MA]) Jun 20, 2018 3:33 PM
Craigslist and Handymen (by Drew [CO]) Jun 20, 2018 3:36 PM
Craigslist and Handymen (by NC INVESTOR [NC]) Jun 20, 2018 3:43 PM
Craigslist and Handymen (by GKARL [PA]) Jun 20, 2018 3:48 PM
Craigslist and Handymen (by Drew [CO]) Jun 20, 2018 3:52 PM
Craigslist and Handymen (by GKARL [PA]) Jun 20, 2018 3:54 PM
Craigslist and Handymen (by DJ [VA]) Jun 20, 2018 4:28 PM
Craigslist and Handymen (by GKARL [PA]) Jun 20, 2018 6:46 PM
Craigslist and Handymen (by Robin [WI]) Jun 21, 2018 1:08 PM
Craigslist and Handymen (by Chris [VA]) Jun 21, 2018 7:40 PM
Craigslist and Handymen (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Jun 20, 2018 2:32 PM
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Got some work to do on my rentals and decided to put some ads out on craigslist. I decided to handle this similar to how many here handle rental applicants. I laid out the specs for the job in the ad and provided pictures. I used my google voice number with strict instructions to text me information about their experience and how they would go about completing the work. Once I culled through the initial responses, I gave them one building's address to physically look at the work and give me a quote. (Fortunately the work was on the outside). I've narrowed things down to two guys that I will now meet face to face. All other interaction prior to f2f has been by text which saved a ton of time. The response was pretty good and is giving me some ideas how I can build my handyman bench. The two projects I needed to have done was a step repatch/rebuild and a boiler cut up and haul away. I just had some gutter and fascia work done on my new six unit and I wound up hiring a roofing guy who lives next door to the rooming house. This was side work for him and he hung/repaired about 100 feet of gutter and tar and repaired sections of a leaking roof for $ 500.00. I bought all of the materials. It seems guys looking for side work might be a good source of part-time handymen for me also. I'm figuring that makes the vetting easier too. This guy did very good work.
One of the things I'm doing as a time saver is have the tenants meet the repairmen also which saves me from having to run down to let them in or sitting around as they complete the work---I've done this is the past and it completely can eat up my day.
--207.172.xx.xxx |
Craigslist and Handymen (by Drew [CO]) Posted on: Jun 20, 2018 3:32 PM
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Yes! Strong work, Gkarl! I did the same this past winter after losing my maintenance man. Got a ton of responses and one gem who is now my main guy. Just ran an ad for a "back up" handyman and now have my second in line as my main guy works out of town regularly. In addition have a few guys that I believe I will screen for more general labor. My new guys are more skilled and I am paying for that. Worth every penny! --208.123.xxx.xx |
Craigslist and Handymen (by bet [MA]) Posted on: Jun 20, 2018 3:33 PM
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We are going thru the same thing. But are not good at the whole interview process, we are doing the texting and phone calling, eliminating the smokers and drunks (can tell by their voice) truck and tools vs no truck and tools guys. Got some jobs done but then we dont see them again or they come back with stupid prices for one guy to do the work while mr #2 stands there and hands them a hammer. It's a slow process, lol --74.104.xxx.xxx |
Craigslist and Handymen (by Drew [CO]) Posted on: Jun 20, 2018 3:36 PM
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BTW, used my same criminal check system when screening for maintenance guy and dodged a bullet. Other candidate currently being evicted, long list of charges including burglary. --208.123.xxx.xx |
Craigslist and Handymen (by NC INVESTOR [NC]) Posted on: Jun 20, 2018 3:43 PM
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I needed some additional handymen since I have mine currently working on 10 properties. I used Thumbtack. Got some very qualified people at very reasonable rates. Looks like an excellent resource for a difficult position to fill. --71.75.xx.xx |
Craigslist and Handymen (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Jun 20, 2018 3:48 PM
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Drew, many guys working in the trades are former cons mainly because they can't get jobs elsewhere. You're right to be wary and check. --207.172.xx.xxx |
Craigslist and Handymen (by Drew [CO]) Posted on: Jun 20, 2018 3:52 PM
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Gkarl, Yeah, Thanks! I picked up on that! My guy got a gold star b/c he wrote in full sentences. He definitely stood out! I lucked out b/c he had just moved to town but happens to be a bonafide professional with skills beyond what I am used to. --208.123.xxx.xx |
Craigslist and Handymen (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Jun 20, 2018 3:54 PM
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NC, I've used thumbtack also, but with mixed results; sometimes good and sometimes bad. Sometimes you can find somebody to do a good job one time, but can't find them after that one time. This is why I've resolved myself to have a very deep bench. I'm thinking my bench needs to be five to seven people deep and just cycle through them. --207.172.xx.xxx |
Craigslist and Handymen (by DJ [VA]) Posted on: Jun 20, 2018 4:28 PM
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Interesting "pre-screening" approach. What types of questions did you ask regarding how the work would be done? "when installing a faucet, which side is hot?" (only half kidding : ) --68.10.xxx.x |
Craigslist and Handymen (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Jun 20, 2018 6:46 PM
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DJ, I simply asked them how they would handle the job and compared it to what I know should be done. The guys who couldn't follow instructions and explain how they were going to do the work got culled out. I estimate I got about 20+ responses which I culled down to about 5 people that I engaged with further. Most of the discussion was via text. --207.172.xx.xxx |
Craigslist and Handymen (by Robin [WI]) Posted on: Jun 21, 2018 1:08 PM
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I've tried that, but there's such a shortage of workers here that few take the time to respond as instructed. Most of my responses are, "Still need it done? Call me." We need more skilled immigrant labor.... --204.210.xxx.xxx |
Craigslist and Handymen (by Chris [VA]) Posted on: Jun 21, 2018 7:40 PM
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"when installing a faucet, which side is hot?"
I was once visiting friends in Georgia after their handyman had just installed a new toilet attached to the hot water supply. --71.246.xxx.xxx |
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