How to choose a thorough inspector?

[Bruce Scannell]

Good morning/afternoon BP, I am in the process of buying my first SFR remotely to hopefully start building my buy and hold portfolio. The property is in SE Michigan, but not Detroit. I currently live in California but grew up in Michigan so I have some family helping out. Being across the country, I can't properly vet a property inspector, how would you choose one? Does anyone in the area have a solid inspector they could recommend? Thanks Bruce

[Elizabeth Colegrove]

Honestly I go with who my realtor recommends. It has served me well and I find they have skin in the game because they are held accountable by the realtor. If a bad job is done than they won't be used again etc. on the other hand I use a well known very busy realtor!