It has cheap siding, but still has charm and good usability. 

Works like a charm for me.My stock answer in situations like this is to say 'I'd be happy to consider any written offer.

I could also buy something nice to live in DC for myself (a walkable neighborhood close to metro appeals to me - I’d rather not live in suburbs right now) and slowly 1031 some properties to cheaper rentals in Baltimore (I’ve always had a weird place in my heart for charm city after spending weeks out there with a buddy in college).

But my parents, my family, we've always bought old houses and renovated them and I GET them, which is a good thing in a city like Richmond, VA which is still full of charming old houses, with great bones, thankfully.

Fed Hill has always had that charm.

You'll get greater craftsmanship, attention to detail and charm that is in high demand, especially in nicer or historic areas.50s you'll have romax wiring, could have a fuse box but much newer or breakers, 100+ amp service.

I'm sure more pros will be charming in soon.

I've been lucky doing this two times already, maybe third time will be a charm too.  

It was owned by a little old lady with 1 million cats, a hoarding problem and no heat but she kept the outside immaculate and the house had a lot of hidden charm.

I believe my 5.5 year old daughter is my lucky charm.