No, because like you said unless there is a significant price discount nobody would want it as an investment, your neighbor will get top dollar if they do the repairs themselves and list it on MLS. 

Here is one that I developed a few years ago when we used to bid at Florida auctions (Can't get formatting properly):1Property Search & Filter Search properties a minimum of 5 days in advance, valued between $XXK and $XXXK2Review Crime ReportsAvoid high crime and high vacancy areas3Determine ARVMake an informed decision of the Fair Market Value/After Repair Value based on comparables, tax assessment and physical condition4Enter Property Data into SystemRecord ARV, Assessed Value, Sq Ft, No.

I am considering using this company to help repair my credit.

I will sell it to him for $1He agreed to pay $12,500 in 12 months to cover the money I have invested in it ( Down payment)  and some 3,000 Profit For MeHe also agreed to pay all the utilities, and all repairs, damages that the house may need, now and later.  

Not only because it's essential to know what issues/potential issues you're dealing with but when issues/potential issues are documented by the inspector you or your real estate agent can try and get credits or repairs from the seller.

How much should I calculate in for CapEx and repair/maintenance costs here?

Hi All, I am looking for a handy person to perform maintenance and repair tasks as needed in Cincinnati OH.

You can add pressure to his side by asking for stuff he might not want to give you, like current repairs or a warranty. 

I would suggest do whatever repairs would be needed in order to make the house financable for those types of loans.

For me personally, I run all of my expense numbers (Mortgage, Insurance, Taxes, Vacancy, Cap-EX, Utilities, Repairs, Lawn Care etc...) to see what my final income would be while I live there.