I had to upgrade the waterlines to 3/4 (ripping out the wall, retiling) and replace the drain line with metal pipe, (dig up floor, plumb, concrete, retile).  

Fine, but not above most LP hurdles.Let’s add solar and other sustainability upgrades.

With the right upgrades, we knew it could be repositioned for a significant return, aligning perfectly with our strategy.

In my view, if there was a reason that it was overpriced, it was that the ancient inventory was not being fully upgraded when flipped to owner occupants. 

- **Addressing the Cesspool**: Since the cesspool is a known issue, consider including some language in your listing that reassures buyers this is normal for the area, and perhaps offer to cover some closing costs or provide a credit toward upgrading the system if necessary

REI Reply seems like a pretty good upgrade from what I was using, but I'm interested in knowing what roadblocks I might encounter before signing up.

Some of the upgrades look great from the pictures I saw online.

These can help offset the cost of upgrades like HVAC systems, insulation, or windows, which could also make your property more attractive to Section 8 tenants.6.

With that said, if you have the opportunity to upgrade pipes you do it.

You could look at doing a cost seg pre-renovation and post-renovation to be sure you capture the maximum deductions for the initial purchase and for the upgrades both.