Who should I contact to look at a property?

[Alex Martens]

Hi BP community,

I'm hoping some of you can give me some guidance. I am actively looking to buy my second property to use as a rental. I currently live in upstate NY but am looking in the Jacksonville, NC area due to the military bases and my high potential to move there. 

Anyway, I found a property that looks like it could be a solid deal, partially because it is advertised to need some new flooring because of water damage. The water damage intimidates me a little bit so I'd like to know more about it. If I wanted someone to look at the property to assess the water damage, and the likeliness that it would happen again, who would that be? Would it be a PM? home inspector, or just a general contractor? Also, I have no contacts in the area at this time. Thank you in advance for all of your input and advice!

Alex

[Chris Stroup]

Whatever you do, don't just call the listing agent.  Find your own Realtor.  The listing agent will sell you the house but they represent the seller and will not have your best interests in mind.