My b/f is a reputable Remodel General Contractor, lives in San Jose.

We are licensing this data from a company that aggregates active listings -- can't really get more into their methodology than that publicly, but its a well known reputable company. 

Confirm the QI you chose is insured, bonded, holds client's funds in a Qualified Trust or Qualified Escrow account, has reputable reviews from others, have been in the business a number of years, and has the expertise and experience to assist you and your clients.

No water damage anywhere, basement looks good no foundation issues that I can see.

Possible lead after this whole coronavirus situation

I have a reputation in the Greenville, SC area as a realtor who is an expert in the local the RE investing market.

Do you normally visit the property before making the final decision to purchase or would a great home inspector's opinion provide you with all the details and potential damages/repairs?

Im talking to an owner and their property has fire damage.

Of course there are wrong ways to do it, but the wholesaler I'm working with operates this way and they do 50-80 contracts a month with a stellar reputation.

Upon taking down drywall we found a lot of water damage and many framing issues that are against current code standards - headers and floor joists had to be replaced, the back of the house had to be jacked up 2 inches across a 40 yard span.