I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HAVING A GC WALK the property with you...if the thought is even crossing your mind then the answer is yes.Up here in Chicago we charge a fee of $197 to walk properties a provide a page report with ball park estimation.With contractors especially you get what you pay for, so find SOMEONE WHO KNOWS THEIR TIME IS WORTH SOMETHING! 

@Amy DenzlerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder, etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

A good PM can turn a mediocre investment into a solid return; a bad PM can ruin a good investment.A good PM can also help you narrow in on the best neighborhoods, cross-check what your REALTOR tells you, and line you up with solid contractors.I'm biased, but I don't think there's a more important person to have on your team.

Can I write off BOTH the moving truck that I will hire AND my entire cross-country road trip (hotels, meals, supplies, etc.) to get my car there?

Your behavior in this forum is manic and continues to cross the line into personal insults.

(If you drove west from Denver along 32nd, you'd never know when you cross into Wheat Ridge.

Most require skin in the game on deals and work like this:Rates: 10% to 14% (Most Deals are 12%)Terms: 1 Day - 24 Months (Most Deals are 6 months)Fees: 2-5 points(%) of loan amount paid at closing (Most Deals are 3 points(%))Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000 Max Loan: 65-70% of After Repair Value(ARV) 100% Rehab Financing Available (Most Deals require 20% of purchase price down payment or cross-collateral)Closing Timeframe: 48 Hours - 3 Weeks (Most Deals are 10 business days)NO PRIMARY RESIDENCES, NON-OWNER OCCUPIED ONLY, BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.

Pay for a home inspection and cross reference your bid with that.

Crossing my fingers all goes well.

I purchased a short-term rental property a couple years ago that requires crossing another landowner's property for access.