When the boss from Indianapolis makes a decision, that is what we do.  

The realtor isn't doing anything you can't do, the loan originator isn't doing anything you can't do, the underwriter isn't doing anything you can't do, the lawyers aren't doing anything you can't do, the insurance broker isn't doing anything you can't do, the surveyor isn't doing anything you can't do, the home inspector isn't doing anything you can't do, the plumber or electrician isn't doing anything you can't do. 

If there are alot of older buildings in that area, many contractors will be familiar with the inherent issues and can either inspect or be your "extra eyes" during your own inspection. 

You might want to find a local inspector and see if he does 203k's or if he has any recommendations. 

I will be finishing up a SFH rehab/ rental in Indianapolis in the next few weeks.  

The electric inspector was the guy's brother-in-law. :)

Profile says that I am from Indianapolis currently.

For our first flip/rental, we hired an inspector and tagged along.

I was born and raised in a suburb west of Indianapolis.  

We have purchased one property in Indianapolis which is waiting for funding to go through in order to begin the rehab.