Might as well remove the remaining wall and make it-up with some small glass paneling.  

They look at the mechanical systems, electrical panels, age of certain machinery, they often check for mold and mildew, whether there are GFIs where required for safety... a contractor will just tell you how much it will cost to do the mostly cosmetic work, like nee cabinets and counters, etc, but they don't look for the same things... drafty doors, unsafe windows, smoke detectors, those things.

If you are too, you might want to consider attending or calling in for this FREE panel discussion.I'm planning to attend a panel discussion coming up on 1/23 @ 7pm PST with a few self-storage pros, Bob Copper (ex.

If you don't know how much a new electrical panel is, same thing. 

We've bought houses with newer furnaces or electric panels and they actually make us go back and pull a permit because they were not pulled whenever the work was done.That said it should be a solid investment.

I went to a Marcus & Millichap multifamily conference last week where they had a panel of lenders speaking. 

New service, new panel, all of it. 

Very soon, the electrician I hired will replace the wires in the walls, and two panels, plus drop the power line from the pole. 

Currently not livable because HVAC and plumbing are not in working order. 59,900 List Price90,000 Realtor Provided ARV37,500 our cash offer (no lending because it's not liveable)40-45k - Repair estimate (roof+double layer removal, foundation and sump pump, asbestos siding removal/replacement, HVAC replacement including about 40% of ductwork, electrical panel replacement, plumbing updated from cast iron, complete kitchen and bath, chimney removal, 1100 sq ft flooring, all interior doors and hardware, single garage door, windows and 5 exterior doors, yard drainage issues and tree removal, drywall repair and other finishes, possible mold remediation)$345 Expenses (excluding mortgage) $950 Monthly Rent 

What tips you off to a bad furnace, a bad roof, what should you look for on the electrical panel, what are all those wires hanging from the basement ceiling, etc etc etc.