"We have granite countertops but another remod comp was just tile countertops", etc, etc.

“Not fixing up” to me means fresh paint, carpet cleaning and replacement with Allura only if cleaning fails, under $2/sqft porcelain tile in bathrooms only if existing tile is degraded, paint instead of replacing cabinets where I can, ReStore and Craigslist solid wood cabinetry when needed, ReStore and low end new appliances, not adding AC, not adding a new bathroom but replacing faucets as needed/able (around tenants) with Moen  and low flow fixtures, not adding a bathroom, not supplying a dryer, granite tile counters, solid wood doors replacing existing doors as needed rather than replacing all at once, etc. 

-Removing 20' of bearing wall and heading off with LVL's to open up space-Jacked up and leveled house and installed lally columns-Poured new footing for lally columns-New roof-Complete gut and remodel of bathroom including removal of joists and reframing and a complete new layout including all new fixtures, tile, vanity, etc. 

Last couple pix are of the flooring we'll be putting in, tile in both bathrooms and laundry room, wood laminate everywhere else. 

The typical solution is called "Drain Tile." 

NEW kitchen with NEW white Shaker cabinets AND quartz countertops, NEW wood laminate flooring, UPDATED bathrooms with NEW matching white Shaker cabinets, NEW plumbing, NEW bathtub, shower and tiled floors, All NEW drywall, NEW electrical panel, NEW electrical wiring, NEW siding, NEW windows, NEW roof, FRESH landscaping front side and back. ...

The home features a large open floor plan with a modern fireplace in the formal living area which is tiled from floor to ceiling.

What are your thoughts on the fracture lines in the kitchen tile?

Services include: - Ceramic Tile- Hardwood- Laminate- Custom Showers- Backsplashes - Fireplaces- Schluter-Ditra Heated Floors- Vinyl (LVP & VCT) - Carpet & Carpet Tiles

Quite nicely finished on the inside from previous owner w/ tile floors, quartz countertops and stainless appliances.I am wondering if anyone has some estimates for how much an engineering study on this would cost, and what I could expect to save, given the purchase price?