@Juliann MoralaA GC is suitable for estimating rehab costs, but consider hiring a property manager or investor-friendly realtor for unbiased opinions.Video Walkthrough – Have them record a wide-angle video of the interior and exterior to capture the whole condition.Floor Plan Mapping – Use an app like MagicPlan to create a detailed floor plan with measurements.Major Systems Check – Roof, foundation, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical—any red flags?

They'll steal your copper, hot water tanks, furnaces and electrical wiring.

The hit for pulls is minimal compared to the credit you need. 

Plus availability .China-  would buy ahead your electric breaker boxes and out let connections.

Heating costs go up in winter, as does electricity due to the reduced natural light and more people indoors.

This would allow you to defer the capital gains tax, and instead of taking a large tax hit, you would be able to use the tax to invest in a nicer property/properties.

I apparently did not hit submit yesterday so here goes.Are you planning on buying in East Rochester then? 

Roof, plumbing, electrical upgrades? 

In many instances, parties to a transaction try to hit a home run in one deal instead of remembering that they'll do better in the long run by taking care of the other people in the transaction.

The clients we work with who have found success letting us help them find highest and best use of properties, then we manage them for a year, and then pull out 60-70% of their money, and do it again - rather than waiting several years for a home run hit.