Cleveland OH offers to pay for half of the sidewalk and apron replacement.   

Storm sewer, storm pond, sewer lines, water access, fire hydrants, public bathrooms, surface coverage, sidewalk or bike paths, setbacks, power lines and right of ways known and unknown, road access, etc. 5.

I had one a couple years ago where even the Realtor refused to go inside, you could smell the stench as you walked up the sidewalk to the house.

. - Good tip - I've asked for a quote; however the bottom of the basement window is at the sidewalk.

On the property side you need to find a nationwide program, plus the maintenance program.If you didn’t salt the sidewalk or didn’t let me rent because I’m Serbo Croatian.  

- How can I estimate expenses for installing utilities and creating roads, sidewalks, and drainage systems?

The basement is 80% above grade (backs into a hill) with normal height/size windows and two full size doors that walk-out to the side driveway/front sidewalk.  

Invest that $10-20k you would have spent on a guru course and LLC creation BS into fixing the old rotten deck, keeping the sidewalk clear of snow, etc.. 

Assets identified in this study include:Infrastructure and Site Utilities: signage, site lighting and utility sinksLand Improvements: sidewalks, landscaping, fences and parking spaces50% of the total depreciable basis was classified as 39-year class life.

If the house is placed such that the front steps end at the front sidewalk then there is enough room for a modest little back yard to enjoy.