Different contractors I work with have grumbled about internet plans and how they dont have room for insulation  or the vapor barrier details are all wrong for the climate zone we live in.    

In my checking I found out that her 'employees' are hired off the INTERNET with a "can you pass a background/drug check?...

Start looking and getting that experience that will help you.Beware of the internet and do not make emotional redecisions.

Consult with your own attorney & advisors before taking advice from the Internet, of course :D)As far as the other two items, I’d say just get quotes on the work and either negotiate with the seller if possible, or adjust your purchase price accordingly.

Likely septic, internet is poor satellite, etc. 

I've internet-browsed my hometown in North Central Indiana, and driven a small town where my in laws live near Lafayette.

I just gave myself enough cushion and learned along the way.With the amount of books, podcasts, and the internet now, nothing should hold you back.

Actually not charging internet will complicate things up as you have calculate interest on the no-interest payments received. 

Galvanized pipe is likely to be in anything built prior to 1960 (or so the great internet says).

PM company has posted to all internet sites (Zillow, craigslist, facebook, etc.) and have offered ads in the paper for a fee of $85 per ad.