Advice & Recommendations for Home Inspection in Ossining NY

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Hi there BP community! I'm close to reaching an agreement to purchase a single family home in the Briarcliff Manor / Ossining area of Westchester New York. This would become my primary residence, where I'd also be undergoing renovations as this home was built in 1950 and is currently in need of repair. My question for everyone kind enough to offer advice is two-fold: Does anyone have any recommendations on how I should perform an engineering inspection (pre-purchase)? For example, are there any specific criteria I should be looking for in his home inspector based upon your previous experience? Also - should I perhaps find a general contractor to do this inspection with me, who may then be my GC for the renovation project moving forward? I really appreciate any and all input - as well as any specific recommendations of inspectors and/or General Contractors in my area they've had positive experiences with. Thank you all in advance! Brian