Any idea on what it would take to reno these FPs?

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2. The house "has potential"

Really mean it...if you and your family, along with handyman are willing to put in the sweat equity, I think you can make it really nice.

See if a general contractor can come out and meet you at the place to give you a rough estimate before you place an offer.

Handymen who know what they are doing a great. They can be so much cheaper than "professionals". Of course for things like electrical and plumbing work, licensed contractors are the only way to go. I sometimes work with our handymen to share in the labor and make things go quicker.

Obviously, get an inspector to make sure there are no major structural or infrastructural issues. If it's cosmetic, I could easily see this becoming a dream home.