You may have hit the nail on the head regarding in-state primaries and out-of-state investments.

I'm reminded of the saying "If you only have a hammer, everything tends to look like a nail".

In some cases you will find out it's nice drywall that they just put the paneling over and a quick hole filling(nails etc) and repair will do the job.  

After that 3 day audit I had back in early 2012 over my 2009&2010 returns they nailed me for SE taxes & disallowed legit well documented mileage etc.They sure make you feel guilty going in & after I cut the check for the extra owed plus penalties I got the distinct feeling they were going to audit me every year thereafter.BUT I just got notified that I over paid my taxes for those same years ??????

Hit the nail on the head.

When I bought this place though, the kids who lived here had drawn on the walls with crayons, spilled nail polish on the hardwood floors, and dropped small toys down the tub drain.  

His teenage daughter was full goth, leather studded collar, black nail polish, the whole thing.

@Karen Margrave I was 23 when I built my first house, with the only experience I had was the ability to drive a nail. 

@Jon Holdman and @Maggie H.Jon hit the nail on the head with exactly what I was describing.

I would nail down what your primary focus is.