Due to a big steep hill, we couldn't get a bucket truck or machine around the back of the property.

They don't blame me for buying it (this is before actual auction), but just kinda upset at situation and blaming each other for it happening.I find out that roof, a lot of plumbing and a small addition have been done about 2 years ago.

Since there is nothing now, you will have to run all utilities to the site and construct everything (foundation, roof, walls, and all interior finishes) I would definitely call some GC's and get a better ballpark figure and be positive the city will allow you to construct.

But, how's the roof?

They don't blame me for buying it (this is before actual auction), but just kinda upset at situation and blaming each other for it happening.I find out that roof, a lot of plumbing and a small addition have been done about 2 years ago.

The 4 plex is an all brick, 2 story building with a covered back patio shared by tenants and the roof is 3 years old.His starting price is $285,000 to which he expressed that he is willing to negotiate as well.

Meaning you rehab the space with new or renovated HVAC, plumbing, lighting, roofing etc.

We cannot start anything until the roof goes on.

Which would take a long time if you're pulling out $10K for a new roof, or something of that magnitude.

However, after starting to look a little closer though, the $1450 included utilities which could be $200-$300 per month easy and then upon driving by the property, it clearly needed a new roof (and who knows what else).