@Jordan FujanIt's more a question of timing than of cost.  As

But we have a 2.25% interest rate on this house that would cost a lot to try to buy down to that rate in today's market.Just something to think about as you are looking at properties, maybe ask the seller or listing agent if it is possibly a VA loan and how you might be able to make a deal if they have a great rate already.

That's going to cost a lot more than $20,000 to install everything from scratch.

Very nice stuff.You might look at Costa Rica as a place to start.

Although to answer your question higher $ transactions DO cost a LOT more to manage. 

Are they going to just place a lien on the lot and bill me for the demolition cost or should they bill the owner for the cost as I don't own it and only have the tax lien? 

If you are not installing a second service / meter, you will be carrying that cost as well. 

lolhow much does something like that cost? a

if your serious just send them progress not perfection is the key. get talking to people and see where you mess up then pivot and fix that screw up. if you are writing letters you are far ahead of many. i would also say to add about terms cash buy/no fees or closing cost/ as is/ and so on\.

note after this period you can still get out if you cannot obtain the financing (assuming you kept in the finance contingency). 2) inspectors will inspect but not usually provide accurate cost.  A