When preparing for the inevitable costs, always make sur you know the age/condition of your big ticket items.Roof, plumbing, windows, electrical, HVAC, foundation 

Unfortunately there is no one to ask about their recent plumbing issues, it's a vacant bank owned home.

Then one of the workers focuses on cleaning, installing the blinds and repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures, electrical problems and everything else that needs to be done.

How is the electrical, plumbing, roof, HVAC?

Now i know things like mold, plumbing or foundation issues sound scary, but is it something i should leverage and not be afraid of and fix or not dabble in that area?  

Walls Remove/treatmildew (per surface) $15.00 Repairholeinwall $55.00 Repaint(perwall/ceiling) $30.00 Doors Replacedoor(inside) $165.00 Replacedoor(outside) $485.00 Electrical Replacelightbulb $3.00 Replacelightfixtureglobe $20.00 Replacelightfixture $65.00 Replaceelectricaloutlet/switch $15.00 Replaceelectricalcoverplate $2.00 Plumbing Replacekitchenfaucet $150.00 Replacebathroomfaucet $105.00 Replacefaucethandle $20.00 Replacefaucetaerator $10.50 Replaceshowerhead $27.00 Replacetoilet $175.00 Replace toilet seat $25.00 Locks Replacekey(doorormailbox) $10.00 Replacecylindricaldoorlock $35.00 Replacedeadboltlock $25.00 WindowsandWindowCoverings Replacewindowpane(sgl) $75.00 Replacewindowpane(dbl) $125.00 Replaceminiblind $20.00 Rescreenwindowscreen $25.00 Replace window screen and frame $50.00 Miscellaneous Replacerefrigeratorshelf $25.00 Replacestove/ovenknob $20.00 Replaceplasticcountertop $275.00 Replacemirror $45.00 Replacemedicinecabinet $75.00 Replacetowelbar $25.00 Replaceshowercurtainrod $25.00 Replace shower curtain & rings $13.00 Replaceshower/tubenclosure $350.00 Replacethermostat $80.00 Replacefireextinguisher $30.00 Removejunkanddebris (per area) $35.00 Replacesmokedetector $15.00 Replacecombodetector/alarm $40.00 Replace alarm battery(perbattery) $2.00 Replace drop ceiling tile $10.00 Replace wireless doorbell $35.00 Actual charges may vary based on condition and/or vendor bill.

In November 2018, I purchased a $63,000 ruined house on the South Side of Chicago, in an African-American neighborhood, and started renovating it, both with my own hands and with outside experts in plumbing, electrical, etc.

I do believe it's probably a question of 'when', not 'if', but at the moment, I don't see how that prototype saves any money, considering running wiring & plumbing with solid concrete walls (you'd likely furr over them with conventional stud framing, and would be building 2 walls instead of 1), meeting energy codes in different climates, envelope tightness, and satisfying aesthetic preferences. 

No garage is a bummer but certainly not a deal breaker.....Most people don't use dining rooms any more anyway.....If the numbers are that good, I'd go for it.... i don't know anything about plumbing haha i just hear people laugh at or talk down about pex . maybe a plumber said it once , Shrug. that back door idea is awesome!

I also have a husband who used to work property maintenance and has his EPA license, can do handy man work, paint, light electrical, light plumbing, drywall, landscaping etc...