Since it is going to be a rental, first concentrate on any items that need maintenance immediately that prevent it from being rented now (creating cash flow)(including all parts to be working, such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.). 

I cannot tell you after buying a property how many things come out of the woodwork like roof repairs, electrical repairs, new hot water heater etc. 

He was considering my house a remodel even though I stated everything in the home is original and that I was only repairing damage from the foundation and making some minor updatesHe required that I get an electrical permit for 5 new lights I had an electrician run for me.

Expense your electric, water, sewer, internet, shovel, water hose, etc. 

Is this just a cosmetic rehab or are are there problems you have to fix in electrical, plumbing, utilities, etc?

Electric company put leans on the owner. 

I'm talking about wedges of land/property that requires you to make a deal with the neighbors for access or fight for easement.I was young man, single, full of energy and life.

Also for the area I reside in you don't even need a vehicle, you can walk to everything anyone could possibly think of and when I do need to go further I have my own electric scooter..

The issues seem to be Baltimore Gas and Electric takes forever to do an inspection - 3 months sometimes. 

For example, my electrician walked through a house I'm closing on today a few days ago to see what was needed to get the electric up to code.