in reality, an agent can take a quick look, and send you pictures, if its not already pending by then, and you can get an inspector during the DD, to give a report, but getting a licensed contractor during your DD to give you estimated repairs needed, is not a simple call just for them to go over there..

Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.

I am under contract on a fully occupied triplex in Independence, MO that the general inspector found some electrical issues with and some concerns regarding Knob and Tube wiring.   

I now have a great relationship with one of the agents as well as the inspector. 

Worst case scenario if a building inspector shows up or if something happens you have something in place.

Then they demanded a roof to cellar electric system, after the inspector noted porcelain knobs (knob and tube wiring from the 1800’s to ~1930 was dangerous) but there was NO wire.

I put an offer on a property, inspector found 10 red items, one being a slant in the kitchen floor and cracked tile.

I have a situation now where I'm trying to evict a woman, and in response she called the city building inspector.

For the first time I hired up a real home inspector.

If an offer is ever accepted then contact the Title Company and/or a Home Inspector.