It's not hard- install aerators in sinks which don't have them(and install Water Sense faucets when replacing faucets, they'll use about 15% less water than regular faucets.)Then use low-flow shower heads(go for 1.75 gpm, anything lower will cause unhappy residents.)

Sound idea?

Sure enough, previous owner had been promising to replace the oven for months but failed to mention that to the new owner.

But, the podcasts and YouTube videos sounds like a great idea and I'll have to do some exploring.

This doesn't sound ideal for me in a rising interest rate environment.3) please provide any advice you have when comes to using owner financing, things to watch out for.Many thanks

@Eric Schwake It sounds like you have done all you can as pre - due diligence. 

The roof was replaced in 2017, but they cut some corners; didn't use enough nails and apparently haven't heard of flashing. $35K is fixing their mistakes.

Had to redo some plumbing in drywall and replace flooring in downstairs.Question is, I've made a claim with insurance.

I originally was looking for the mythical 'structurally sound but killer deal because it has some broken windows and  hasn't been remodeled since the 1940s' type of place, but I've since lowered my standards to include properties with major foundation issues and the like.

The loans is only for 45k does this sound normal or should I be looking elsewhere for the money?