I would really make sure that property manager lives locally and knows everyone they need to know (Plumber, electrician, etc).

As others have mentioned, I would get into a skilled trade that requires a license that cannot be offshored or done by a machine (plumber, electrician etc).This would set you up for good W2 income, you won’t go into debt, it will expose you to renovations, and you can house hack while you’re young and single.

Typically I'd have a property inspector inspect the property before buying it but since the utilities aren't on should I just Have an Electrician, Plumber, and HVAC tech inspect the property instead ?

Good agents know the contractors .I can tell someone almost anything because of my experience and smile,  I could tell you that all the sheet rock needs removed to save you money on the plumber and electrician. 

As I've mentioned, I'd be able to get this work done mainly on my own or with personal help (I have a family of electricians) but need the loan to finance it.

I have accumulated some pretty good sub-contractors over the years (painters, plumbers, electricians, dry-wall), but have been struggling with GCs for permit pulling (when needed) or carpenters for small unit turnover projects, large building renovations, or even small isolated exterior fixes.

You should really have a plumber, electrician, structural engineer, and roofer get out to the property to see what is required regarding the overall systems before you even try to put together a budget for all the cosmetic stuff.

I guess it is worth an estimate while I have my electrician/HVAC there.

I always have an electrician update the panels.

I am an electrician so I'm always around construction projects.