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.

By that time i expect the cash flow to play out like this:First floor unit: $1,400Second floor unit: $900 Three garage bays: $330Total expenses (PITI + 5% vacancy 5% repairs (1st and 2nd floors only)): $2,045Cash flow: $585 / month.

Any tips on evaluating an older property for repairs etc.? 

Yep.....no vacancy, capex, ongoing repairs, turn over repairs, management. 

He has a lot of experience with GCing and home repairs/remodels.