The agent contacted me several hours later and agreed to potentially waste their time and energy with me on Sunday so I could get into some houses that me and my hunny thought were cute.

A good rule - as long as the plumbing and electric has been updated, a well-built home from the mid-20th century is a better investment and will likely outlast a newer build.Credit to the respective author

So even if it’s fully gutted, no water, electric etc, that’s all within the scope of a 203k. 

The energy company is targeting power back up by Friday, except for inaccessible areas. 

Purchase price: $205,000 Cash invested: $27,112 Bought for $205,000 in the Maine-Endwell school districtMonthly rent (pro forma with 3 month stabilization) $4,800Taxes: $9,238Insurance: $2,642Gas/electric: $0 Water/sewer: $2,451Total expenses: $14,280 I used a conventional 10% down.

FEMA rental Assistance covers the cost of monthly rent and essential utilities, gas, electric, water, trash, and sewer.

Document the condition thoroughly for future reference and estimates.If the property is of interest, it’s crucial to have professionals assess potential structural damage, electrical issues, or mold remediation costs.

A 1920s home with new plumbing, updated electric, and a new furnace might be in a better position than something from the 1990s.

It's pre-mined so it doesn't require nearly as much energy in order to be used. 

They could afford their own 1-bdrm apartment, plus electric, heat, cable, snow-clearing, etc.