If you’ve got the time, the skills and the budget, a property that needs your “finishing touches” or “TLC” might be quite the deal. Get your spirit levels and paint rollers ready.

The multi-family dream: cover a mortgage and more with rental income. More units may bring in more money, but also more management and maintenance. Think modest: an owner-occupied 2-unit saves time, labor and money.

Want to get away from the crowds? Whether you’re looking for a new adventure or a second home, these Press Herald Real Estate picks show that island real estate is not out of reach.

From rural to urban and from move-in ready to a fixer-upper, check out these more affordable Press Herald Real Estate picks.