Looking for an opinion or advice on inital contact with a contract.

[William M.]

I'm scheduled to view a few properties in two different areas. I don't know any contractors, so based on my conversation with this contractor I would like to use him to give me a general sense if a property needs work, what needs work and how much would it be. Just to get an idea of how other people think is it a good idea to offer money to come with me to see a few properties.