That kind of motivation is awesome.You can buy perfection, or take the risk... both come at some cost always...Just be very smart about it.One mans trash is another’s treasure...If you did move forward,I wouldn’t “live” in it because of tax reasons...I would also have my plan WITH numbers and a inflated budget, just in case....

but already there's a curve ball thrown at me...The occupancy inspector office will require that we add a full staircase, either wooden or metal, from the 3rd floor of a brick 3-unit in south STL.  

but already there's a curve ball thrown at me...The occupancy inspector office will require that we add a full staircase, either wooden or metal, from the 3rd floor of a brick 3-unit where I'm buying in St Louis.

Went with the mid century rose gold and mixed metals for finishes.

County assessor/treasurer's site.

Managing turnover of units, managing contractors to paint, do roof, do other fixing, sweat equity in painting and remodeling , fixing those old metal windows!

Our 2800 sq ft commercial was $18,000 with fiberglass sheeting over metal but has held up well over the last 8 years.

I think I should send it before the intent to foreclose notice because that also gets filed with the treasurer. 

Check your roofs to make sure they are in good shape, the first picture you showed is the gable end of the house with 2x4 fly rafters holding your fascia, the plywood you see is the sheathing for the roof. the paint peeling and mildew would not be caused by something inside the house, but something to do with the temperature and the roof, make sure your roof is ventilated, it appears there are no vents for this roof, 2nd picture shows your soffit with the roof rafters and next to the house is closed up. drill a hole in between each rafter the size of a round vent ( 2 - 3" ) and install round metal vents. at the ridge of the roof, remove the ridge cap, install a ridge vent and recap.

Perma-bears love precious metals, and try to stay primarily in these physical goods: Risky.I think a diverse and balanced approach is your wisest path toward financial health and asset protection.