roof looks solid, saw the newer HVAC compressor, and the landscaping seems like it won't be a huge burden.  

A building is expected to have a functional roof for example and it will not give you value vs other properties who also have a functional roof. 

Giving more work for everyone.At the moment, I don't want to make another offer on the property, looks like the sellers won't negotiate on anything including the roof that needs to be changed.

Roofs are one we can't always tell on the ground.

Our appreciation has been through the roof and is much easier to come by especially with some value add instead of just having passive appreciation.  

Some common items to note: roof, electrical and plumbing, window updates.

Hello, I think it’s really awesome that you’re just now beginning and you are already coming to the forums to learn so the first thing you need to do is to continue to stay on the forms and you also need to be reading all of the bigger pocketbook and start listening to their podcast to soak up as much knowledge as you can and as long as you do that, you will have all the knowledge you need to start and regarding your question I do not advise to buy a single-family house just to live in it without a rental property aspect so it’s OK if you want to live in the house as well but you will have to either get a multifamily property or you could also buy a single-family home and rent out the other rooms  now see when you have a property that you use just for your family then you have to pay the mortgage every month which is building your equity, but that responsibility is solely on you whereas if it has some sort of rental property aspect, there will be other people helping you build that equity if you were to buy a property just for yourself that is something that will be taking money out of your pocket every month while as a rental property if you buy right will be putting money in your pocket every month the only exception to what I just said is if you buy a property for yourself or just for your family to live in, you could do a live-in flip to where as you’re living in the property you rehab it while your living there and if you buy right with enough knowledge, then when you turn around to sell the property, you will make profit

(Roof, box gutter repair, outdoor concrete stairs/walkway replacement, HVAC replacement). 

Less risky, because it's still a roof over your head and you can see what performs the best.Good luck with everything!

The major factors like the roof, furnace, plumbing, electrical upgrades, and foundation repairs are all examples of costly expenses you'll want to inspect before closing the deal.