Thank you all for your input.
I was mistaken in my original posting stating "sub-contractor" and not "general contractor".
I want to clarify something. Some posters suggest buying new. That's a great concept in that you get to choose color, materials, etc. There are no "new" properties offered north of SR-44.
As many reputable real estate agents will tell you there are only 3 requirements to purchase a home: location, location, location and with that being said you can expect to tackle updates and renovations based on the age and/or condition of the home.
In closing, the home we viewed was in the village we would like but based on the amount of work required and our reluctance to be our own general contractor we will not move forward with an offer to purchase. I'm sure there will be other properties that come up for sale in that area that require less work.
Thank you all again.
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