@Dina SchmidFoundation issues on a newer house could indicate an underlying soil issue.

Think of it like planting two trees instead of one...they might not bear a ton of fruit right away, but over time, you'll have a richer harvest.

@Rajagopalarao Paidi  some areas of the country it is perfectly normal for foundation issues given the soil types and building techniques of the time.

You're not CF positive on 50% net if you have 20% down + market-bearing interest rates.

I taxidermy bear rug would look amazing.Those three things would transform the place. 

I’ll probably be nosing around the forums some, so please bear with me and any silly questions.

If you can handle that, then yes, it can be a good deal: bearing close to downtown and coming in at a lower price point. 

I know this can very widely and depending on soil type, etc. there can be a lot of changes.

Just bear in mind...you will probably operate in a grey zone (unless you open a business and get the licenses, which most people don't care to do) and obviously need quite some cash to get started seriously.

I am looking at pockets of areas around Kirkwood highway, Route 13 Newcastle closer to bear which is growing and pockets of Wilmington.