Pay attention to things like light gaps around doors, the framing of the door itself (pop trim off and spray foam or similar) and all that jazz.

No lights, running water etc.

Some of these posters seem to think a one size fits all is the only solution and not following their “yellow pages” model of hiring contractors is inherently wrong.its just a catch 22  hard to have it both ways.. but when you do land that reliable handyman that person is worth their weight in gold or bitcoin or whatever LOL 

The owner will always handle the common area lighting and that is the reason there is an additional meter on the property.

Black light test showed over 100 dog urine spots.

I also lift weights, enjoy warm weather vacations and my most recent found passion...

Colonials and two-level homes put more stress and weight on the foundation than a ranch so another question is was the insufficiently built or why did the columns erode.

I am referring to solutions like Alexa and Google home along with the home control lighting and other controls aling with other home health technology like GrandCare to assist seniors to Age In Place.

Your idea of making this fixer into a multi-unit structure needs to be thought through a bit more, especially in light of your local building/zoning regulations. 

Not surprising as it's right on the light rail line and an easy jump into downtown.