When finding a contractor

When finding a contractor for wholselling, should i be upfront and inform them on exactly what i’m doing? Should i advise them that i’m loooking for an estimate on said property. Without cash for the estimate, are there other options i can offer contractor for compensation. ex. maybe an agreement on a percentage fee if i close on that deal?. just looking for a way for find a contractor until i can close a few deals and have the ability to pay for estimates. :smile

I think it will be better if you can let him know of all the things.