If you want to own your own home (or some rental property for extra income), and have a great work ethic but not a whole lot of cash, a fixer-upper can be your best bet. It’s important to make sure you get the right fixer-upper, though, and not something that needs a little more fixing or investment than you’ll be able to handle.
Several local experts recently shared their advice about what other factors to consider when buying a fixer, which facelift renovations are easiest and least expensive to complete, what inspections are absolutely essential, and how much return on investment is likely with a home needing renovation.
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