Hello BP,Currently close to putting a property under contract and just looking for recommendations for a home inspector during my due diligence period.Other recommendations I could use for the due diligence phase would be an insurance agent, and possibly even some contractors if follow up repair estimates are necesssary (plumbers, roofers, HVAC, and electricians particularly)Any info is appreciated as this is going to be my first property in the Miami area. 

The better your estimates, the happier you will be with the outcome.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

Let them know what you are intending to do and ask them to walk a property with you and provide a "rough" estimate on the spot (add around 10% for a cushion.)

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

You don't want to estimate repairs at 20k when they are really 30k.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookConsider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

One unit is vacant at the moment, looking to take estimates at the soonest starting the week after closing 3-7th of March.