In order to get homeowners insurance, the roof, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC usually need to be functioning normally and have reasonable service life remaining.Will the property appraise for the purchase price to the end buyer?

Being that I am out of town and trying to avoid hiring a management company I am considering a buying a home warranty/service contract for the appliances, electrical, plumbing, etc.  

There are some skills that I suggest every homeowner learns in order to avoid high repair bills (in order I usually do them):-Fix minor roof leaks & repair siding/exterior-Fix water supply leaks with compression fittings or hose clamps if needed-Install lights, replace bad receptacles, switches, or breakers-Install electric water heater if needed-Fix subfloor & sturdy up framing if needed-Fix/replace windows/doors/glass and install locks-Drywall/mud, brush&roll paint-Install floor (floating/tile) and cut/install trim-Install toilets/sinks/cabinets/faucets-install mini split units if no functioning ductwork

I can get a complete flip done for $30/sf, but that would not include roof, foundation, HVAC, major electrical, or major plumbing.

Although I have no magic crystal ball - On a gut jobDepending on how extensive you are guttingWindows/Electric/HVAC/Plumbing $45 - $65 per SF is a fair Guesstimate

It’s law in Ontario for any electrical work to have a permit applied for, even if performed by a home owner.

If it’s just a shell and you’re going to build it out, I can’t imagine getting a permit anywhere without engineer/architect signed and sealed drawings (blueprints) that detail electrical, plumbing, walls, load bearing calculations, etc.

Taxes/ year: $3,002,  Insurance: $1,573,  Trash/ year: $654,   Electric/ year (exterior lights): $420,   Water/ year: $1,200 sewer/ year: $1,500,   Spray for bugs/ prevention: $311/ year,    Lawn cutting/ year: $640,   Misc (furnace filters/ 9v batteries): $250I have gotten mixed reviews back from my colleagues when they go over these numbers with me.

If electric is only common areas (hallways, washer/dryer), you can come down $500. 

The building is highly inefficient so we are mainly looking to replace the electric base board heaters, replace windows, redo some drywall and insulate where needed.