Having a 'show house' in my farm area?

[Philip Bashaw]

I found a great house on a highly visible corner lot. It's smack in the middle of my farm area and I'm thinking of holding it as a show house, so to speak. I got it under contract for a really great price and there are lots of homes to rehab in this area.

My thinking is to fix it up and use it as an office and so local residents can call me first when they want to sell their house. Also, end buyers could see what can be done to a boarded up, run down piece of crap and get excited. 

Any thoughts?