While I have made substantial improvements to the building (new roof, new plumbing, some new electric). 

I have been looking at a property that is only a few yards away from power lines.  I know some people stay away from them because they are an eye sore.  Has anyone not bought because of potential health risks?  The un...

I just bought a house in Laurel, MD with a brand new, never used white electric range.  

Agreement:  PP:  $160K - $180K (still being negotiated)Down Payment:  $15-20K (still being negotiated)Expenses: Taxes $ 4,305.00 Insurance: Property $ 1,500.00 Insurance: Mortgage $ - Maintenance Snow Removal (75 / storm * 10 storms) $ 750.00 Landscaping $ 250.00 Pest Control $ - Other Repairs $ 2,000.00 Marketing / Leasing Fees $ 1,500.00 Legal $ 600.00 CPA $ 500.00 Utilities $ - Electric $ - Water / Sewer $ 1,200.00 Gas / Oil $ - HW $ - Waste RemovalNote:  Comps for 4-bedrooms homes in this area, are comping out right at $160-180K.  

They will be hot on your project and then you have to bug the crap out of them to do anything.

Electric or Gas on the second floor ?

I am currently working as a control engineer in building automation, with experience as an electrical contractor from previous employment.

I absolutely hate electrical so we subbed it out.

so, if you showed up to the house thinking it would be around $20,000 and discover the cabinets are new, but the electric panel is shot, you would subtract $2500 for cabinets, add $1000 for a panel,. and adjust your offer by $1500.

I wouldn't feel comfortable with working with someone who is unlicensed unless they are doing a limited scope and not anything that deals with life safety (structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc)A question you may want to ask yourself is why they would wanted to be treated as legitimate when they aren't operating their work legitimately.