Long-term investments are more insulated from market fluctuations and provide more benefits over time, like debt paydown and appreciation  

Purchase price: $179,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Lived in the property for 1 year.Knocked down living room wall, replaced Hvac, floors and gutted and remodeled the kitchen, attic insulation, converted the living room and the dining area into rooms.

Many Martis buyers are interested in form over function and the builds can reflect that, with more $ spent on adding square footage and finishes than the details that aren't seen (insulation, ventilation, water management, etc). 

HVAC duct work insulation is also deteriorated.No vapor barriers installed eitherSome fungi/mold growth notedPlumbingMultiple small leaks under sinks and from bathtub and toilets.House has Polybutylene plastic plumbing which is dangerousMain shut off valve is damagedElecticalSome small exposed wiring and bad splicing.Whole house has no GFCI's or grounding outletsInteriorMoisture spots on ceilingExteriorLose Vinyl SidingDoor Jams and Window trim have moisture damageDriveway need replacementRoofingMinor leaks noted in atticRecommended to replace roof covering, but not whole roofSome fungi growth noted in roofSo some of the question I am trying to tackle with this work is:How much should I budget for the main issues listed? 

How much would it cost to build a 6 shipping container with only doing, insulation, wiring, plumbing, roof.

gut renovations redid all new windows, insulation, hvac, bathrooms, kitchen, hardwood floors What was the outcome?

How well is the cabin insulated?

The exposed walls certainly need to be properly insulated and sealed.

Plan your renovation timeline to list properties during peak buying months - also take into consideration that snow and rain will affect your rehab.Another way that you will want to take climate into account is  that given the cold winters, energy-efficient improvements like insulation and modern HVAC systems can be attractive to buyers.

Wanted input on how much might be involved here to remediate, and what range of costs I am looking at, I fully understand that once the drywall is cut open there might be who knows how much damage to the framing, insulation, and whether it is worth it to even get involved with this property.