#2 https://www.redfin.com/PA/Somerset/363-W-Church-St-15501/home/139058626 This one looks really fresh, but it's appears to be rural.

In a recent flood where river water rose to 5" above my garage lowest elevation I used a $75 sump pump from The Home Depot connected to it a 5/8" garden hose and dump it into a storm drain (which actually drains back out to the river).  

A good amount of guests book houses to cook instead of going out and they always seem to mention in reviews how well stocked our kitchens are with tons of fresh spices, oils, pots/pans, French coffee press, coffee grinder, all the cooking pans/pots/tools, etc.  

Over time, as more seeds are planted, if I tend the garden well I expect increasing harvests every year.When the harvests are bountiful enough to meet my expenses, plus a fair amount of excess, then that would be a good time to leave the 9 to 5 if I choose to.Not in any hurry, my job is very secure, pays well, and I can do it as long as need be.

As applies to us - we're not fans of huge cities - smaller 'homey' cities are more our vibe - ones that we could invest in yet easily live outside of and have a bit of land for gardening/blacksmithing and general outdoor pursuits.

Since you're doing renovations anyways, and it sounds like you see they can't afford rent, it's best to start off on a fresh foot.Do NOT feel guilty.

For $200 bucks I have fresh green looking grass right before the open house.

We have decided to just ride this one out a few more months and start fresh by sticking to the policies we have in place for future tenants.I am only 23 so I call it a valuable lesson about being too nice while handling business.

I always use it to open mail, cut broccoli from my garden, etc.

Nov 9 - Today, I spoke with @Mark Hart and he clarified the Scope of Work for the Renovation as follows:849 Avon Scope of Work - EXTERIORRoof- Wash the roof, approximately 7 years oldWindow Repair- Repair or replace any broken windows and repair all rotten woodPressure Wash- Clean dirt and other debris off of the exterior of the homeLandscape - Trim grass and shrubbery and add fresh mulchMailbox - Add a fresh coat of paintDriveway Patch- Patch all major cracks in the driveway and patio areaFence Repair- Add planks and posts on the North East side to ensure privacyIron Security Doors x 3- Iron doors to be installedRekey- All doors to the propertyElectrical Repair- Perform an inspection to ensure all outlets are in working orderInterior Paint- New paint on walls and trim where needed.