So before I can have my contractors work in there I needed to have electrical panels inspected and electricity turned on, I needed to have gas company come out and pressure test gas lines and make sure that’s ok and I needed to have town turn water on.

New roof, possibly some settling issues, probably missing some plumbing and/or electrical, definitely will need sheetrock/mud/paint/carpet work.

I do use an electrical contractor and plumber but usually the same ones because of long standing relationships. 

If I wanted to run electrical wire for new outlets, will the furring strips accommodate that or is the stud wall the way to go?

The typical furnace in Indianapolis is going to be Gas or Electric.

(I apologize for the format; my copy is in columns and it did not transfer very well.)Move-Out Charge SheetCleaningClean refrigerator $25.00Clean stove top $10.00Clean oven $30.00Clean kitchen cabinets $30.00Clean kitchen floor $25.00Clean kitchen countertops $15.00Clean tub/shower surround $30.00Clean sink $15.00Clean toilet $20.00Clean bathroom cabinets & floor $20.00Window cleaning (per window) $10.00Vacuum/sweep through dwelling $40.00FlooringRepair carpet $85.00Replace linoleum $6/sq. ft.Replace floor tile $75.00 ea.Replace laminate flooring $10/sq. ft.WallsRemove/treat mildew (per surface) $15.00Repair hole in wall $55.00Repaint (per wall/ceiling) $40.00DoorsReplace door (interior) $165.00Replace door (exterior) $485.00Replace weather stripping $25.00ElectricalReplace light bulb $3.00Replace light fixture globe $20.00Replace light fixture $65.00Replace electrical outlet/switch $15.00Replace electrical cover plate $2.00PlumbingReplace kitchen faucet $150.00Replace bathroom faucet $105.00Replace faucet handle $20.00Replace faucet aerator $10.50Replace shower head $27.00Replace toilet $175.00Replace toilet seat $25.00LocksReplace key (door or mailbox) $10.00Replace cylindrical door lock $35.00Replace deadbolt lock $25.00Windows and Window CoveringsReplace window pane (single) $75.00Replace window pane (double) $125.00Replace mini blind $20.00Rescreen window screen $25.00Replace window screen and frame $50.00MiscellaneousReplace refrigerator shelf $25.00Replace stove/oven knob $20.00Replace plastic countertop $275.00Replace mirror $45.00Replace medicine cabinet $75.00Replace towel bar $25.00Replace shower curtain rod $25.00Replace shower curtain & rings $13.00Replace shower/tub enclosure $350.00Replace thermostat $80.00Replace fire extinguisher $30.00Remove junk and debris (per area) $35.00Replace smoke detector $15.00Replace combo detector/alarm $40.00Replace alarm battery (per battery) $2.00Replace drop ceiling tile $10.00Replace wireless doorbell $35.00Replace portable window screen $10.00Actual charges may vary based on condition and/or vendor bill.

Current Pictures: https://goo.gl/photos/1bBud6ifjxoReLwA8According to motivated seller: Recent Updates: New roof, electric and plumbing (5 years ago), new carpeting (1 year ago). 

the electric at $1,000 - what are you doing exactly?

FHA requieres 100 feet from rail road or electrical towers, from the living area not the lot size.

Since the gold bugs generally overlap appreciably with the alarmists this seems like a less educated decision about how to store wealth to me on their part.