All brick, some hardwood floors or other charm about them.  

- a weekend trip down to Charm City where you can buzz around in a car  - using all the helpful information above - will help you.  

I’d rather have a well-built property from 1900 that has been taken care of and updated properly (ideally while preserving the historical charm as much as possible), than a new build that was thrown together as cheaply as the builder could get away with.

If I could give you any advice; try to connect on a personal level; if it's owner occupy add value, mention something about loving the charm of the neighborhood and ask how long they've been there, listen to their stories take an interest and try to connect on a personal level, those are the trickiest but often times you can help someone out while you're getting a great deal!

I am attracted to this property as it has old world charm and the fact that its close to a lake and within a few minutes drive to attractions, yet still remote.The inn has 30 rooms, a game room, fire place, banquet hall, commercial kitchen, pool, etc.The asking price is reasonable and there is demand for rentals. 

Believe me - it works like a charm.

Unfortunately, the historic charm really doesn't do you much good if the entire neighborhood you are looking is full of those kinds of houses. 

Believe me - it works like a charm.

Most, if not all, new builds cannot match the charm.

Believe me - it works like a charm.