I've been investing in rentals, but no matter what you decide to do, a strong financial cusion to help ride the storm of things that will inevitably go wrong is invaluable.

New appliances, water heat & softener, roof (hail from 2018 got me a new one for under $1200). 

Buy for cash flow and have liquidity to ride out disruptions.

As there are not active foundation issues that will worsen the issue, let it ride.  

Aloha all,    My name is Gerald and I hail from Kapolei, Hawaii. 

I don’t mind the lack of tornadoes and hail either. 

Having clarity and remembering your singular goal as an anchor can 1) help you pick the right place and 2) ride out any challenges if they arise.

Also look at the monthly bills for electric and heating....and if there is a pool(s) the water evaporation replacement costs.Does it have 100 year old chimneys that are unusable and crumbling, needing expensive scaffolding re-pointing or removal.I'm just pointing out there are LARGE dollar outlays beyond normal for these big Trophy Homes that it would be smart to budget for monthly.Do you intend to ride a lawnmower and cut the grass yourself or pay for it--etc...

The dream of someday leaving the crime infested, 2 hour traffic to get 30 miles to work life and raising kids in small towns with little league baseball and riding through town on a bike could be lost, so the decided now is the day. 

You can't learn to ride a bike watching YouTube, you have to get on and pedal.