How to work with contractors

[Alex Ng]

I'm looking to BRRRR my first property. Its a FSBO who is willing to sell to me. I plan to take a look at the property before choosing to purchase it. Should I schedule the contractor and run a scope of work and get a bid the day I look at the property? Or should I first look at the property and then get it under contract before having the contractor look at it? I live about 2.5 hrs away so it could be a pain to drive there twice, once to look at it and another time to meet with contractors. Should I schedule 3 contractors to come the same day? How should I organize this.