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Wwyd, fix or sell and move on (novice here)

I bought a 1250 sq ft ranch 4 yrs ago for 128k. I think I am in over my head and am not a handy person with little extra time with work schedule and family.

Wondering if selling and moving trying to find a place that is better maintained may be the best route, can prob afford a 220-250k home. Houses in my area are selling for around 175k for same size or less. Mine would have to be at a discount based on the below.

Here's some things that need to be addressed:

  • Foundation crawlspace is dirty, musty despite a sump pump that was put in 2 years ago as well as gutters tied together running to a bubbler to the street. Currently trying to call someone for estimate

  • Bathroom needs some remodeling for tub/shower, 2 estimates so far for 4k (small bathroom)

  • Roof will need to be replaced within a couple years

  • Bathroom fan vent needs to be fixed to go outside.

  • Floors should be replaced as some doesn't match, scratched up and not put in with care to begin with.

  • Washer smells bad when discharging water, kinda like eggs, but not everytime, usually first load of the day. Thinking it's coming from the drain

  • landscaping needs some work, uneven backyard and bare in the front of the house.

What would you do?

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