Last year we were in our 80's tai - level & this year we are in our fixerupper 1800's farmhouse. (lizmarieblog.com)
If you're concerned about «costs» use an FHA203K Loan @Chris Mason is a lender here in the East Bay that can walk you through it... Only 3.5 % Down and you can use it to find and fund a fixerupper or foreclosure bargain (biggerpockets.com)