North of town, west of I-5: 95219 Brookside (high end gated communities; Mello Roos school taxes - so high taxes; Lincoln School District; some peat dirt problems on streets; don't know about foundations); Spanos Park West (some gated; lots of huge houses; basically built for commuters just west of I-5; Lodi School District) North of town, east of I-5: 95209 Spanos Park East, Colonial Heights (most Lodi Unified Schools; though small pocket of Lincoln Unified) North of town, east of I-5: 95207 Parkwoods and Lincoln Village (Lincoln Unified Schools; was considered best family area due to Lincoln Schools, but lots of flat tops and built since the 1950s so electrical can be kind of minimal - 1 outlet in kitchen instead of enough to use multiple appliances); lot of remodeling in this area.

One guy did the labor aside from the hvac and electrical.

If you want to self-manage, then you should have the time, energy, and competence to make your own investments. 

I like the smaller plug and play option but wondering if anyone has one and how their electric bill has been?

Be mindful of the state of the property's general structural integrity as well as the roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and door systems.Create a comprehensive scope of work that describes all the fixes and enhancements that are required.

One option is to rent out an RV (connect to plumbing and electric) and they live in your driveway. 

A 3rd floor addition will not only have structural modifications, but also require mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits.

Consider the savings you could miss out on if you don't have an expert do it, not to mention the time and energy spent.

Heating costs go up in winter, as does electricity due to the reduced natural light and more people indoors.

I'm also curious how much it costs to prepare the land and install plumbing, electricity, and concrete (driveway, walkways, patios).I'd love all the insights I can get from anyone that has experience doing this.