Questions to ask current home owner

[Jeremy Flores]

My mother in laws neighbor is moving out of her home and is wanting to sell her house. The neighbors house is more rundown from everyone else's on the block so my wife and I thought it would be a good idea to BRRRR her house. What type of questions should we ask them to get a better understanding on the state of the house? Also, before purchasing should/could we hire someone to inspect the home to really let us know what needs to be fixed and if the purchase is worth it?