How to make sure a contractor's licensed and other requirements that vary by city and state with a focus on how specifically New York City and the surrounding boroughs operate. Josh includes insights on going to the New York City department of buildings and typing in the name of the contractor to verify their legitimacy -- Going to the better business bureau to tell if there are filed complaints. Josh Rubenstein also covers his best advice when it comes to preparing a payment schedule that works in your favor when working with a contractor-- again Josh arms you with the know-how you need to do it on your own if you want to and he shows you how you can make your life easier by not doing it on your own. For more information please visit: http://www.jbuildersny.com