Plank homes

[RLW]

Originally Posted by Oregonrain

This is what the realtor said.. I edited out where the property is:

"I had a nice converstion with the listing agent regarding the property.
There is a spring for the water supply, so you would need 20% down payment.
It needs a water heater, tub or shower and a refrigerator. Also, sanding and painting on the interior.
There is an estimate of $1,500 on a part of the house that needs shingles.
The house is a plank house, meaning the solid wood walls are the insulation.
The listing agent guessed that about $30,000 worth of work would bring the house up to"stunning" condition"

I don't mind doing a bit of work. I rather enjoy painting and finish work, but if there's a ton of stuff to do then that's another thing altogether.

If that is what they can see that needs work, how much is there that can't be seen that needs work to just make it livable.