Put the ball in their court (pun intended) and provide the facts to the judge.

There's definitely the FOMO, but I don't have a crystal ball. 

And if you'll get discouraged by waiting to save up more money and won't end up doing anything, then definitely buy something now, get the ball rolling and build up again from that.

Chris Clothier can dribble a bowling ball.5. 

Ball park numbers: how much does it cost to fully replace a water heater with labor?

That takes a good whack out of your final numbers and changes the ball game by a good amount. on a $1000/mo payment its inconsequential but everyone who was buying these low dollar land loans and everything else - ouch.

Does the tenant upstairs have children playing ball or a big dog?

Both drywall and paint are very easy in theory/concept, but hard to get right if you don't have precise knowledge of the techniques.

Anyone who has the balls to obtain a key from a friend and move into a vacant house is not going to be concerned with threats of lawsuits, unpaid rent, utilities, etc.

It will get you in the ball park.