[john01dav]

Being rational about this (i.e., buying a dirty or otherwise manageably flawed house) is a great way to save or make money in markets where the majority of the cost is the building.

[benj111]

For the same reason, get a car with dents, or light obviously bubbling.

[john01dav]

I did exactly that! 2000 Toyota with dents, a little surface rust, and a good engine and transmission