Justin R. depending on what's under the stairs, you may or may not have 'easy' options on the stairs.Floating vinyl flooring (looks a lot like wood) has worked really well for me in kitchens and hallways, etc. but i've found that I like ceramic tile better in bathrooms ... it ends up being easier to maintain over time.

The home seems to be well maintained for the most part, it is in a historic district.  

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More often than not, the people you meet are likely to be well connected in their own right, hence, that old adage, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”, has never been truer than in business.In an online era, it stands to reason that connecting with potential clients from all around the world at the click of a button is here to stay, however, the benefits of networking should not be overlooked when it comes to finding and maintaining long-lasting quality business and personal contacts.

The homeowner is rewarded for letting their house go into disrepair and breaking the covenants of their loan/mortgage, which explicitly says they are responsible for maintaining the property in good condition.

Ann. tit. 14, § 60027 daysTenants at will: Violations of law relating to the tenancy, substantial damage to the premises, maintaining a nuisance, or causing the dwelling to be unfit for human habitation

If they didn't pay their property taxes, they probably didn't maintain the house in tip-top shape.The key here is that underlying mortgage.

The good thing is boilers are built like tanks and if you properly maintain them they last 20-30 years

For liftoff, as I say, or for getting your first property, having an already built up emergency fund in place up front is surely essential to maintaining liquidity in the short term until these monthly contributions to a maintenance fund amounts to anything.

I like including a clause about how appliances are included but not maintained...that means if the fridge breaks, its not your problem.