Look at the usual pain points for owner occupant buyers: old systems, scary repairs, septics, lead paint blah blah....if you are comfortable fixing one or more of those you are already ahead.

I also like to do the mechanicals that I know are going to be a pain in the next 5 years.  

There's a win win here as I have some capital to invest again (those 25% downpayments are a pain!)

Here is the scope of work which they are proposing for $19000Scope of WorkPaint throughout including trim, doors, and windows.Luxury vinyl floor and carpet on lower levelGranite countertops - total of 26 sq ftInstall new vanityRemove old tile/clean tub and replace shower door - retro wall tile the color of Pepto bismalReplace 2 doorsInstall drywall @ bedroom with brick wall and fireplace whitewash - drywall would only be installed on 1 wallRun AC ducts in basement rooms - tie into existing trunk lines Trim roof of storage shed and add support posts to deck aboveReplace broken glass in two windows - 2 single pain sectionsCheck all outlets/change light switchesTouch up exteriorTrim bushesPaint kitchen cabinets and change hardwareRemove the wall light fixturesCover up pipe in basement bathroomReplace toilets and light fixtures in bathroomsChange all doorknobs for new onesReplace doorbellReplace thermostatRemove storm doorCover up expose electric wires in bedroom closetCaulk all exterior windows and doorsRepair retaining wallPressure wash the exteriorClear all debris of the house roof and replace any damage shinglesReplace all tiles in drop ceilingRemove iron railing and construct 4ft wall around stairwellInstalled handrailLay pine strawRepair door to carport - door is sticking

It tries to keep us safe from harm and pain.

Either way, you'll have your answer and can move forward.Fences are a pain because both parties benefit from them but there's no law regulating who installs or maintains.

It was a year of illness, pain, uncertainty, and loss.

I have always been told that rentals are pain and tenants will ruin your life, so I have avoided it even though my mind always seems to wander back to the idea.

The VA rules on termites can be a real pain in the butt.

With prices swelling everywhere we might look at some of those midwest markets a bit closer@Harrison Sharp @josiah