In my area most homes were build 2000 or later, so we really dont have to ask about when the plumbing and electrical was upgraded, or if the roof is original. 

Also, I would like to get extra deep cabinets for the areas above the microwave and refrigerator.

Completely updated both sides including, new furnaces, electrical plumbing, kitchens and baths.

Have them determine the useful life of the big ticket items like roof, furnace, ac, electrical and plumbing and use that to determine what you need in reserves and consequently what you can afford to offer on the house.You'll also want to look at the cash flow in case of additional vacancies keeping in mind what the vacancy rate is in your area.

Fixing it up myself and hiring help as needed for things like septic and electric.

My electric bill is literally 10 times that.

I can do TLC so as long the house has gas electric water and a roof.Thank you.

They may/may not know the slightest things about plumbing or electrical, but they do know how those trades interact within the process.

Its in a rural town, good location, pads, streets in place, electric run.

Not only building the pool but maintaining the pool, paying for repairs & electricity, etc?