Best approach for estimating repairs

[Rob Lee]

How should repairs be estimated on a potential buy:

1. Bring a general contractor with you to give an estimate before purchasing.

2. Bring different contractors for each area of repair before purchasing.

3. Get an inspector to check out the property and run his analysis by a contractor.

4. Conduct a visual inspection yourself and make your own guesstimate.

5. Other (please explain)

[Tanvir Sattar]

@Rob Lee I think you are on the right track getting the inspection done first and then going from there. This will help you assess what needs to be done to the property.  Once the inspection is done bring different contractors for each repair to cut costs.