Fix important stuff like the roof, siding, doors and windows.

That being said, I did not shop around, I used the bank where I complete most of my business. 

Usually $2-3k/month takes care of all shopping/groceries/gas/entertainment.I invest through my works retirement plans. 

Definitely shop around and try to buy around holiday deals.

We will strip and gut completely, change windows, doors, all systems new, and reconfigure with a  4-5 month completion time on all construction start to finish.

The frames on the windows are wood.

Appears the problem in around the area where the gutter is curved going around the concave turret looking windows interior leak  2nd flloor ceilingoutside view of 2nf/ 3rd floor gutter system some previous treatment some treatmentclose up another viewright now looking for any ideas. 

On the the other hand, these properties are D class. 2/1 brick duplexes  with gas wall heaters and window units.

I find as  a 30 something year old these cities have many of the things that I am looking for like cool coffee shops, accessible nature, walkability and really cool housing stock.So, my question to fellow BP'ers: What do you think of this thesis?

It seems the window to sell is very small.