Depending on the volume you are thinking of doing, I would recommend a solution that gets you exposed on all of them...

My wife reluctantly showed one that had the bathroom stripped to the studs with exposed pipes & the kitchen was completely gone.

It also exposes me to the problems faced by those in different economic positions, and I think helps my worldview. 

@John Newman,There is no natural gas available in the area, but propane would be an option (provided I wanted to install lines and tanks). 

I learned a lot and got a chance to be exposed to several local vendors along the way - some very good and reliable that I'll be able to leverage for next time.  

A lot of answers to my questions seems to be "NETWORK" your face off gain exposer.

Good Morning,I need some insight and recommendations as to a situation that has come up, ina  property I am looking to purchase, that has Exposed wiring , all throughout the house.The house was built around 1955 , and it is all wood on the inside ( almost like a Log cabin on the interior walls ), in that there is no sheetrock anywhere in the house.Well, all of the wiring that goes to the.... light switches, Outlets and ceiling fans, are all " Exposed " and are tacked to the wall with staples.Here is my main question please.....

But I am also going to continue to expose the corruption that I see developing.

The following is a partial list of things that wear out or become outdated over time and eventually need to be replaced for every property:-Roof-Siding-Hot water tank-Furnace-A/C system-Electrical system-Plumbing system (inside)-Sewer service line-Water service line-Any concrete exposed to the elements (sidewalks/porches)-WindowsIf you calculate the cost of replacing each of those items and divide them by the expected useful life, then sum that up, you'll come up with a monthly amount that you can expect to spend on capex over the long term.

@Xavier Randall  the nice thing about Zillow is you can see the properties currently "On" the market (MLS, make me move, and FSBO) because the are exposed to the market (buyers looking for properties).