system in getting a repair estimate to make an offer

[Matt Berklacy]

In regards to getting repair estimate on a potential rehab flip to make an offer...what works best, efficient and is duplicatable...

** Do you walk through the property yourself with an agent, (pre-offer). Do a repairs needed numbers guestimate, then make offer? .......(and if accepted, then have a licensed contractor confirm scope of work number, during due diligence?)

** or do you pay someone with construction experience to meet the agent to let them in, and give a quote, before or after offer..

issue:

1. Is there a faster efficient way..(particular if buyer is out of state, or has no construction experience, and agent gets paid by seller..)

2.. If it is an auction property not allowing any due diligence, or look inside...how do you make an offer..