You may be saving money and time now, but eventually when you go to sale, you will need to engage the process which includes; fixing up the home. I have a millennial aged neighbor who bought a foreclosed next to me a few years ago. He thought that because he got such a great deal on it, he could hold off on doing any repair. It is for sale listed at market value, but it's not worth it and they have no potential buyers after 4 months. I did exactly opposite at the height of the housing market and shortly before the fall, I listed my house and made a killing because it was marketable for the sale. It pays off to take care of your home.