the $

less than 85. I saw that there were people living in it so it can't be THAT bad :).

Looks are deceiving

Hopefully, you can get in there with a home inspector or someone with thorough building knowledge to let you know exactly what shape the house is in. Trust me, looks can be very deceiving! Find out if the house has been maintained as far as termites go. How's the roof? Any code violations? I have one house that I literally ripped 30 feet off of here in Kenwood, 2x4's have been crumbling as we go along because of the extensive termite damage. There were even plants growing up through the shower. I thought the foliage was kind of an interesting touch! (People were living in this house). The home that I personally live in was occupied at the time that I purchased. I've updated the electrical, replaced the AC system and other various odds and ends totalling close to 25K. I've done all the work myself except for the AC, outside paint and electric so I can't even imagine how much this all would have cost if I had to hire others. I knew what I was getting into before I purchased so spending the dough hasn't put me into cardiac arrest. I guess the point I'm making is that we all don't have the same standard of living. An occupied house can be in terrible shape, which is fine, as long as you know what you're getting yourself into before you put the house under contract. Good luck,hope this helps.

Location,

location, location. Even within the neighborhood, location makes a difference. 3rd Ave. between 26th and 22nd Streets? Not suprised. Hopefully another person with great vision will buy it and 3rd Ave. will eventually get turned around. Hope it sells soon!