If you plan on this expense from the outset it's just another mine item in the deal.

(You do not need to live in the home for 5 years) 3) Seller gave me $3,500 toward closing cost.4) I essentially only paid a grand total of $1,500 of my own money for to complete the deal and that 1500 was spread across the following items.....

I wanted to clarify a few items.  

I was going to try to rent spaces for antique, crafts and second hand items, but this hasn't materialized.

I have spent $50,0000 upgrading the home to current, high level finishes, addressed any noted safety concerns by my licensed electrician,  and they signed for home accepting as is.The email was aggressive in nature with no real actionable items or specific concerns other than "GRAVE DANGER". 

First line - #1 item said: "If its verbal - it doesn't exist".

There are some other small items like if you are on well water the well has to be contained within 30 feet of the acre you subdivide as well as road access, but none of those were an issue in our case.

You can also take them to garage sales, have them look up the value of items online, then haggle a ridiculous deal, then go sell that item online.

We have lived in the home just over two years.Other items to note.  

Hi @Nick Ferguson,In my experience it is cheaper in the long run to do the items yourself (or have them done of course).