If you said that the property is in another state, then I'm assuming you may have to catch a flight, rent-a-car, food, etc....which will easily cost you more money than just hiring an inspector outright. 

Hospitality still seems to be thriving.How about food costs? 

I work a full-time job, a side gig as a food delivery driver, moderate for BiggerPockets, gym, family, friends, & etc, but I still self-manage my properties usually from my cell phone, lol!

Its so much to talk about and thereś so many moving parts but this is some food for thougtht. 

Food to know.

They could've charged me for dog food and I would not have even realized it!

The combination of rotting food, rat droppings, and general decay was overwhelming.

It would cover any food that spoiled as a result of that.

If people don’t know that you have assets, then they are less likely to sue because there’s no use in suing people that qualify for food stamps.

And I worked everyday, ate almost every meal at home with cost effective foods and sacrificed 90% of my social life to be able to save the way I did.