Long Distance Renovation Help?

[Christina Swaby]

I am looking to do my first long distance deal and I am struggling with how to estimate rehab costs. I am decently confident with estimating cosmetic changes. Many of the homes Im looking at will need structural as well. Ex: flooded basements, rebuilding porches, repair/replace heater, repair detached garages. 

Any tips on how to estimate this? I dont have the network there yet to ask a contractor to a house I dont have under contract. Should I just give it my best guess and then get a contractor in there after the inspection?