Would you agree with this assessment?

The agent can also recommend professionals to help you assess your costs before you offer or during an inspection contingency.

That average person given limited access to a property is not going to have the experience required to know what to look for.Yes, i would have a couple of your most trustworthy contractors with you when you walk the property and i'd film the walkthrough / take as many photos as you can.With a full hour you can easily assess most of what would be needed to account for 

The tax assessment last year was based on the home's prior condition but fast forward to this year and the taxes have doubled.

Have them do an assessment.  

To assess the development potential of a 200-acre property without public utilities, start by consulting a civil engineer.

@Minnina SmithTo buy your first rental property, assess your financial situation, educate yourself on real estate investing, set goals, build a team, analyze deals, get pre-approved for loans, and start property hunting.

These questions will help you assess their experience and reliability.

I do plan to verify these expenses and assess whether they include everything, like ongoing maintenance costs.

It sounds like the plumber took advantage of the situation. second… Many property managers wouldn’t know much difference between a hammer or a screwdriver so expecting them to go assess the situation is not practical.