I agree about the sticker shock checking things out online but with the vast majority of properties here 100 years old, and most severely neglected, the maintenance and heating costs alone are absurd and almost every one will need a new roof, foundation work, lots of electrical work and more significant repairs that just make it a nightmare and the low prices not worth it in the long run (in my opinion and those I've talked with in the business up here). 

We got a couple quotes from general contractors at the beginning of the process in the $250k range (fully finished) We plan to finish on the upper end, with stucco, recycled brick from the demolished garage, marble counters, hardwoods, and radiant heated floors.

Most properties in Nebraska are built for the seasonal conditions we go through meaning we typically all have heating, A/C, good insulation, basements (for severe weather), etc. 

the most popular one with the lowest prices is family heating and cooling.  

Houses that old were built with little insulation; some has probably been added during the years, but you might want more to keep the heating bill down. 

The property has a new bathroom, kitchen, water heater and heating (two years old) he also added a new privacy fence and waterproofed the basement.

There has been no heat or air conditioning during her absence of now going on over 3 years. 

What is your best recommendation based on wear factor along with the high heat in the summer time? 

It works wonders especially if you're paying the heating bills.

Most people will get these to minimum occupancy standards (e.g. sturdy floors, no roof leaks, working plumbing, hot water, air conditioning / heating, etc) and then rent it.