Plan your renovation timeline to list properties during peak buying months - also take into consideration that snow and rain will affect your rehab.Another way that you will want to take climate into account is  that given the cold winters, energy-efficient improvements like insulation and modern HVAC systems can be attractive to buyers.

In Massachusetts, towns are passing energy codes that increase the cost of housing.

If there is an area where you are not as confident like plumbing, electrical work, etc... then you can always find a subcontractor for that. 

Would love to match with someone of the same age / energy level, but will keep an open mind.Also, I will likely be looking to extend my time in Cancun for 2-3 more nights (could be more).

This means, no electricity and no water as the well can't pump - which also translates to you get one more flush on each toilet and then you are done.  

I've decided slowly back away from the industry and repurpose all time and energy into real estate investing. 

3) Why was new electrical NEEDED and why so much?

Beside budget ,do you have the time, energy, flexibility to travel to view properties, or manage a team in a different time zone.  

I would punt the deal and go get one that’s not going to suck your energy.  

You have to let them get tired of paying the gas and electric, cutting the grass etc.I just closed one 10 days ago where the lady had every one of my letters I sent over a whole year.