We had a city inspector ask questions once and two of the young ladies in the house told him they were a couple, but maintained separate bedrooms for the benefit of their parents.  ... and that was the end of the questions.

Should I personally hire an inspection or is a city inspector sufficient?

Somethings it’s as simple as filing an application and parking a yearly fee, in other cases you need to have them send an inspector to make sure that he property is up to code.In some cases they come to reinspect on an annual basis, but you are smart to do it legally.  

The inspector said the foundation looks good and that these companies are really good with projects like these.

Inspectors come at various stages of construction to make sure everything is up to standards and when you are finished you get a certificate and your house is recorded with the city. 

They'll send an inspector out to make sure you've done the work, then reimburse you for the amount you guys agreed upon. 

@Nathan Adams  What did your inspector say in his report?

The catch is the property must be move in ready and the VA sends inspectors to the property to ensure that it is.

If it doesn’t work for you in state then go out of state but make sure you do your du diligence,get an inspector and have pictures and video taken if you honestly can not go to the property . 

First time home buyer/newbie wondering how many inspectors are hired during escrow.