Many of those published before the crash are classics - Think and Grow Rich, etc.Some, however, published before or around the crash, do not reflect the current legal and economic climates.

It's the classic 'value proposition' model that REI celebrate in (primarily population) growth centric areas.

Also read books, classic is rich dad, poor dad, understanding terminologies/concepts.

The townhouse she is currently living in, is your classic little old lady house.

Nickerson is a classic, but the best business book for the small business person on WHAT TO SAY and HOW TO PERSUADE is this one...http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3/blog_posts/31740-best-book-for-small-business-owners

Its weird because there are crappy run down apartments and houses next door to beautiful restored classic mini mansions.

If you can't take it all the way by getting a gas fired FHA system with central A/C it might not be worth just getting a different boiler system.Radiators aren't bad and if you do some restoration of the classic period features of the old house they can still play off well with that.Unfortunately NOT a clear cut answer on this.

I was In classic paralysis analysis mode for three years and missed out on some sweet deals.  

That is the classical road to bankruptcy!

If you are in a wholesale mode and looking to turn properties quick, then it looks like you have a winner.Either way, it sounds like you made a great buy with multiple options which is the classic definition of a great investment property.Good stuff - Chris