Given the appreciation, it appears I may be able to do a BRRR (rehab R missing) and recoop my initial investment. 

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I once used the stick-together allure, and after a few months, gaps started to appear between the ends of the planks.

Found that you have to hover over it, then an "X" appears to allow you to close it.

It may appear a little discombobulated, but I will try and stay on point.

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The additional support the seller mentioned was not secured with concrete and appeared to be a beam in sand.

Both are challenging to find the right property and there is a ton of competition from new Mel's listings that appear worth while to look at.

It appears to me that I would be buying someones else's problem.  

In addition to the pics of the heating and plumbing system these pics tell me about the major mechanical systems that I may need to either repair or upgrade.BTW the pics of the heating system look brand new along with the copper piping appearing in decent condition so it doesn't look like you have to do too much with the plumbing.