But Patch of Land is a favorite of many investors I've talked to.

The oilfield pays great, but I'm starting to get sick of it after seven years, and don't fancy looking back at "30 years in the patch".Everywhere I read, says to get involved in something your good at, and passionate about. 

I know I could patch the concrete, but I would assume that is a very temporary fix. 

Again, I have found it is easier to start fresh than it is to patch stuff in.

It looks like there has been a sheetrock patch. 

I did have a refrigerator go bad at one point, rather than replace it at around $400 they opted to repair it at roughly the same cost as a new one. the only down side to this is they seem like they don't replace, they only patch or repair.

It looks like painting is going to be my biggest cost, I may have to clean carpets and patch a couple of spots of concrete and stucco, but even at $2000 I am going over 70% a bit.

If you can't get the piece out, you can simple fold the top into the hole and patch over it. if you want to re-install the rail into the deck, you may have to have new holes core drilled into the concrete. 

If you want to fill in the lines, I would use a stronger product, like Zinsser Ready patch.

Ie replace bulbs, clean, paint, fix broken cabinets, patch holes, repair broken appliances.