When it comes to the skilled trades (plumbing, HVAC, electrical), I’ve got my bases covered.

(before inspections of dirt work i.e. ground cover inspection, rough plumbing/electrical, framing/structural, HVAC, and so on.

If it's been sitting around for 2 years, who knows how much of the plumbing and electrical might still be working.

Framing, roofs, exterior, plumbing, electric, ect. 

I worked as an electrical engineer for about a decade.  

If I hire an architect to help design & permits, get the foundation done by a licensed contractor, have Tuff Shed build the shell (they install it too), and if you can hire out subs to finish up the rest like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, flooring etc.. would self managing the project work?

One downside I experienced there was that the contractors guys kept failing inspection and even closed up the walls not knowing the electric failed.

New electric, plumbing, full house sound system, CAT5 and cable lines throughout, original light fixtures and features, new open concept kitchen, master bath, finished carriage house, sports bar in the basement, etc. 

Please note, this includes: the roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, kitchen, etc.We had another set of contractors who gave us a quote $130,000.

Probably something simple I am missing or the deal just doesn't make sense.3 condos, the owner has 14 out possible 48 in this complex and if the deal goes through may lead to more deals with her.the condos are 1/1, 2/1 and 2/2, she is asking 76k for the 2 2/1s and 64k for the one bedroom. total 216k, she would hold a second position note for 30k with me putting down the remainder of the 20% down (13,200) and pay closing costs. she would like 6 payments, one each year of 5200 for 6 years which comes out to 31200 total, about 1.5% interest rate if my calculations are correct.For simplicity, I am counting the 3 as a triplex, so rental income is 2325/month, tenants pay for electric and gas, HOA of 185(555) per pays for water, sewer and garbage as well as exterior and common area maintenance, snow removal, grass cutting, etc. taxes are 266 and insurance is 50 month (HO-6) policy which I hadn't heard of before.