Decide how you will use the boat, i.e. cruising, waterski/tubing, quiet evenings, do we need a head? I wouldn't have anything but a pumpout unless I absolutly couldn't afford one and that might make me reconsider the purchase until a later time.
Outboards are the easiest to maintain but the others can be done by the owner if he/she is mechanically inclined. I had a 24' single screw true inboard and it was a lot more trouble learning the skills but by the time we sold it I could back it any place you could put a twin, IO or outboard. Not as quickly but it can be done.
You are starting at a good time. The boat shows should be going and you can learn plenty by attending looking and asking questions.
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