My investment style is fairly conservative (multiple buy/hold rentals) balanced with low-cost index ETFs in our 401ks and brokerage account.

Land and style of home and the area and privacy How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Changing out all the old flip switches for decora style rockers...and plugs too.

Positives of the House: Amazing updated high end kitchen all stainless steel appliancesNew RoofCan lighting in all bedrooms, living room, and kitchenHigh End basement bathroom includes Jets in shower wall and Heated tile floorNew Central ACNew FurnaceNew HVAC ducting throughoutNewer Vinyl SidingNewer guttersMany newer vinyl windowsNewly wired for gigabit speed ethernet in all roomsOpen cell insulation on second floor roof (solves all cape cod style home problems with ice damming)Nice landscaping both in front and in backGreat curb appealFenced in LotFull BasementOpen concept living roomVery low taxes compared to rest of Lake County IllinoisFinished will have 2 full baths, 3 bedroomsNew copper plumbingNew Natural Gas pipingAll Capital Expenditures are taken care of!

Flat roof repairs - are they more expensive than traditional single family house style roofs?

Go to one of the big-box hardware stores and get a $20 pin style moisture meter (two very sharp pins).

I am curious if you accounted for the front back house style on your valuation of the property?

Examples of similararchitectural details include, but are not limited to, windows, doors, roof style, cornice detailing, vents, and dormers.

You might want to decide if you will go with carpets or some other type of flooring and start learning about the different styles.

Even then they may not be the color or style someone else wants.