The home needs brought into the 21st century, but has no major issues (new roof, new windows, good furnace, A/C, water heater, etc.).

The home I am looking at was a mid-19th century railroad depot for a town in MA. 

If you aren't afraid of the soil or groundwater being contaminated from chemicals that were spilled or dumped onto the land, or disposed of in a septic system, then it sounds like the deal of the century. 

Neat pics and project....you have some "vintage"  mid century components...

Definitely could use some TLC in the kitchen and bathroom to make it worth more and bring it into the 21st century a little bit. 

I spoke with a restaurant owner who lives there and he actually gave me a positive vibe, this is not a short term investment, as there are still quite a few properties that are underwater.BUT, 10 years from now you might look back and think that was the buy of the century.  

The parcels are mostly rural vacant land.Our software is in three separate modules 1) Manage the inbound acquisition inquires (CRMish) and the acquisition process. 2) During that time engineering completes maps and other graphics and files to get it ready to sell.3) Then sale and then post sale payment management.Do any of you folks use an out of the box program that brings you into the 21st century?

21st Century has a CASH program that is considered one of the most attractive options for new homes.  

One thing is for sure, there a lot of granny running around Oahu sitting on paid off million dollar properties they purchased for nothing half a century ago. 

The northeast is loaded with turn of century multifamilies.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.