We found a problem with the foundation at the back of the house, which meant added work.

It apparently needs some foundation work (It’s on bricks), it needs central AC, a new roof, and interior updating.

That way if you find out the basement and foundation are falling apart, you can get your earnest money deposit back.

Seller would cover all major expenses (there are foundation and roof issues they have to address).

I drove to the property,to get a Feel for it. next, scheduled walk through to check main items, Plumbing, Electric, furnace, Foundation, Roof and I used the Realtor to negotiate it because it was my first real deal.

@Ned CareyNed I know we don't all have the luxury of picking the perfect way of acquiring learning opportunities, but I'd be very careful if I was OP about this type of damage if she's never managed a project that involved for instance replacing sub-floor and flooring (and possible structural roof members, roof sheeting, and shingles).From the nature of the question I'm not sure that the foundation is there to be successful. 

I had the opportunity to drive past the home yesterday and parked to find the remodeling contract outside the property, he was telling me how everything was brand-new and the foundation on the house is very durable along with the entire house as he designed the home.

I'd rather get 3 or 4 doors, or even 2 doors, with a single roof and foundation. 

And if the lure of a zero net mortgage continues to pull you toward a purchase, just keep in mind that the $400 you pay on the rental scenario can become a $400 or more payment on a purchase when the roof, HVAC, foundation, etc. start to fail, which are all near-term possibilities at that price point..

With my uneducated look, it doesn't appear to have foundation issues.