The work we are planning on doing is whole new kitchen and siding are the big ticket items along with all the necessary repairs needed paint, new storm doors, landscaping, light fixtures, switch and outlet covers, minor electrical work, etc. 

And not to pile on, but I don't see an expense item for landscaping. 

also, does the builder offer all aspects of the home build; ie:  site prep, foundation work, waterproofing, landscaping, drainage, driveways, etc...as an all inclusive package?

I like to stick with condos because I feel they are a little safer from major issues, they cost less and don't have to worry about landscape/drainage/yard issues. 

If it's a multiplex, then you'll have reason to be on the grounds, taking care of the common areas and landscaping.

I hired a clean out crew and did landscaping that was it.

She is renting the home to a family, the garage is leased to a landscaper, and the barn to an artist.

Its a relatively new company that operates in the student loan refinancing landscape.

Yes I did; however, the property went from having 3-4 cars on the lot with the landscaping up kept, to 0 cars on the lot, with everything being overgrown for almost 1 year. 

For lending I was thinking with the current lending landscape it wouldn't be as simple to lend him the money as what we have done with others in the past where we just had a lawyer draw up the papers.