In my limited understanding it seems like the aforementioned brick needs to be reattached.It is my belief that the damage to the lintels, bricks and the internal water damage is due to the roof.

If you just take the 13,835 financed at 6% you are adding 83 dollars a month. so a double whammy.Now, lets consider if rates drop to 5.5% in 24 months (not a prediction just a what if) and you could have refinanced at a much lower costs then the above scenario in what you paid in pre-paid and additional interest. on the other hand, if rates for your same scenario after your 5 year payback period is 9, then you will have an asset with a much lower then current market rent.  

Can fix the water damage in the basement yourself.

Although there are advantages to waiting too, such as if interest rates continue to drop.

A clean food and clean water source are.

Install landscaping that super low maintenance and reduces water usage and looks nice.

The properties that are being sold here in Winnipeg almost all sell instantly as there is just not enough supply of homes.If the Canadian economy continues to worsen and rates continue to drop house prices will actually go up.

I have seen a lot of these type of places for sale in TX and wish i could just pick one up and drop it in CO to do the same thing.

Municipal water.

This way you are trying to get top dollar for it but are also going to be notifying those who have saved the property every time you drop the price.