Appraisal and Home Inspection Before Rehab?

[Tom Scott]

I am working on a deal where the seller is going to hold the note while I flip the house. In cases where there is no bank involved, would you get an inspection or appraisal prior to closing?

Tom 

[J Scott]

The fact that you're asking tells me that you're not confident in your ARV assessment or your condition/rehab assessment.

And, if you're not comfortable with those, you shouldn't be moving forward until you are.

So, yes, get an appraisal (for ARV, not current value) and an inspection.