It ironically was built in 1937 as well.Something to keep in mind going forward; it is our understanding that many homes built prior to 1939 used sandstone foundations and obviously older "cloth type / knob and tube" style wiring.1940+ homes builders started utilizing cinder block foundations and bx wiring, which is as mentioned a ground wiring system.All the best

Lowes has a 'style selections natural maple' that we like to use and it's only $1/sq ft

(I type the street into Redfin/others and it keeps giving me comps within certain close neighborhoods).A house I'm going to look at tomorrow is in a little niche area on the water/with a view along with 80 other houses of the same ranch style.

I suppose it's so old that it's back in style!  

Hello, I am a first time homebuyer looking to finance with either a 203k loan or standard FHA loan I have pretty decent credit but not enough cash down payment for conventional loan which is why I'm going the FHA route..my goal after I receive my preapproval is to buy a foreclosed fixer upper in the price range of 60k-80k(either duplex or single family) and use the 203k to add value i.e add rooms upgrade kitchen etc then after a year of primary residency (required for FHA loans) I plan to rent out the other half (if duplex style) and hopefully create some kind of positive  cash flow after expenses etc.

When you keyboarded "these houses" what homes are you specifically talking about... location, style, condition etc.

I do agree that you need to tailor your style to each person but be yourself. 

Have your realtor take you to a style of condo you are looking to invest in.

Is wholesaling something that would fit your style.

I also try to know my tenant's life style, I know the teenager plays the stereo loud, so showing after school might not the best time for me.