The main issue in a condenser is the compressor, which costs as much as a new unit to buy.  

There were a few minor findings, stuff that would cost a few thousand dollars to fix, like a leaky double-check valve, a couple of AC compressors, etc. 

They had 3 large dogs.Every room needed gutting. 3 bathrooms and kitchen.Driveway in back (alley) sloped down at least 5 feet towards the attached garage.HVAC looked ok but compressor outside was covered in dirt.Hot Water heater looked good.Tons of paneling in living room.Kitchen appliances hadn't been replaced since house was built in 1983.Gables outside had lots of water damage but roof looked good.So I walked away from the property because of my analysis prior to the walk through.

The house on the corner just rented to two young couples with kids and they came over and stole all the furniture I was storing in the carport and came back with hand cart to try and steal the new AC compressor I just installed.

They are telling me they will only install a new unit for $4600 but won't replace just the compressor because of its age.

.: 3 separate air handlers/rooms with one compressor) for around $2k on Amazon.

My second with an air compressor.

That is where the well compressor or stuff is going and I am also putting a hookup for a washer and dryer in there for the efficiency.  

We used to do Spring checkups but twice we have had repairs a month later, bearings out in a fan motor and a compressor went out while we were on vacation.

I’m talking a table saw, drill press, hand sanders, jig saws, sawzaw, a generator, air compressor, bolts, screws, nuts, ect.