"AS IS" properties Can you get a contractor to do estimates on repairs?

[Tim Hagins]

I have a home that needs and inspection to make sure its up to code but the guy says its sold "AS IS" I am unsure if a small section of the house is not up to code. I lack the construction skills to know how much it would cost to fix it in this particular area of the house. 

The house is actually open and I think it has squatters in it. So I could get a contractor into the house.

To many red flags?!?