I'm not optimistic about the chances that it would be nearly that cheap.  

It can be easily made cloud based, and you can get a Microsoft MSDN license as a business for very cheap, and get steep discounts.

Some of those properties are super cheap, and I wonder if there is any ROI down the road since most of his land for sale is in the middle of no where.  

Smart Siding or cement siding instead of basic hardboard, Cheap Vinyl windows or a higher grade window, if you're building in Texas - Class IV shingle or a cheap 3 tab that will need replacement the first golf ball sized hail storm that rolls through, thoughtfulness that went into rain runoff/drainage etc then use your judgement.Are the interior doors cheap hollow core synthetic materials with an engineered wood frame or did they use solid wood frames and MDF for the trim or did they use a quality hardwood less prone to damage like Oak/Ash etc.I'm probably going into too much detail, however I pay attention to small things like that as in this new construction build I want to idiot proof as much as I can.

Structural engineers do not come cheap. 

It is relatively cheap considering the exposure.  

Cheap white range and fridge.All will be working and a safe property but you need to limit the damage that can be done

Investors that scoop up cheap properties are only hurting the situation becuase no one is going to rent in these neighborhoods.

Easy to touch up and cheap

I let him know sainthood doesn't come cheap, my wife loved her new car.