how a about a fixer uppper?
How would I go about searching for that on zillow ?
Good question. I tend to focus on empty lots, intending to put up whatever from scratch.
I suppose you’d specify the characteristics of the fixer-upper you’re looking for: lot size, home size, room count, etc - and then search on an area + max price low enough that what remains are mostly fixer-uppers.
If your goal is saving money, you’ll have to expend more effort to find the deals. I have to wade thru lots of “auction” (mansions starting at $1000) and typos (postage-stamp lot marked as 500 acres) and deceptive descriptions (”turnkey ready” burned-out husk) to find what I want. There’s some hysterical opportunities to be found, like the 1-acre property in downtown Atlanta for $1 ... buy first, THEN you’re allowed to look inside. But amid all that variation, I do see gems for great prices; they don’t last long.