My initial thought is to fix the pit with a patch and wrap the plumbing in foam insulation, is there anything unethical about that?

You can't put up sheetrock until the insulation and wiring and plumbing inspections pass and so on.It is a marathon not a sprint.Or, if you want to make money at it you can do what I do:This works in "normal" housing areas like Phoenix, Las Vegas, Austin.

Poor insulation?  

Bought appliances for $1500 but the kitchen sits unfinished, the bathroom is gutted, a back room was cleaned up to make more living space but won't work well unless its insulated from the underside and its now yucky winter and Ill pay through the nose to have someone go under there.

That seems unlikely, but what do I know.Buyer's intent is to purchase property, convert entire building to living space (which, according to deed restrictions, just means insulated and conditioned space), and then refinance in 6 (conventional) or 12 (FHA) months to pay off owner-financed note.

Dan going forward I will not work with Touchpoint Property Management especially since they find it inconvenient to follow the rules and regulations that have been in place since 1984 and insist on insulating the Board and its members including me.

That seems unlikely, but what do I know.Buyer's intent is to purchase property, convert entire building to living space (which, according to deed restrictions, just means insulated and conditioned space), and then refinance in 6 (conventional) or 12 (FHA) months to pay off owner-financed note.

When you put the vinyl on top, make sure to get the siding guy to give you an estimate with 1/2" R1 WHITE insulation, that will level out the siding and not make it look like waves.

Dan going forward I will not work with Touchpoint Property Management especially since they find it inconvenient to follow the rules and regulations that have been in place since 1984 and insist on insulating the Board and its members including me.

The home is about 100 years old and plank style construction (no studs or insulation in exterior walls).It’s looking like all in this will run about $10,000.I was wondering if anyone has gone through a similar project and what the cost was.I’m located in North East PA.