It also needs a septic installed - anyone have experience with that in Florida that could create issues or unexpected costs over the cost of the actual septic system and installation - I am thinking EPA or soil studies?

It's similar to NE OKC, where you do have government money being poured into there for development, but will take years before it gets better.If you are interested in SW OKC, I would recommend areas underneath 59th St.

@Andrew Schrader - unfortunately the toilet seal has likely been leaking for years, hidden underneath tile. 

Maybe you will want to add gutters and increase the soil level around the foundation of the house.

Because of that, I wouldn't recommend it in a bathroom or any place where water may get underneath it. 

Looks like I'm going to have to dig it up and try to fix it from underneath. 

The house is from 1915 recently remodeled, duplex in saint louis.Sewer lateral inspectionPerformed a sewer lateral inspection starting at both soil stacks viewing towards the yard vent.

An estimate for this issue probably is not going to be extremely accurate until they know exactly what the damage is underneath, so I'm really uneasy about using that, but not sure what other options there are.2) There was wood paneling on the garage walls. 

Some people get hung up on that and can't understand the message underneath. 

The reason is that there is uncertainty and cost involved in taking land and building on it, mainly permits, utilities, and potential soil/ environmental obstacles, and over course time which = money.