$199,990

Apparently $200K is the new 'starter home' budget. So let's make it count. For $199,990, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home gives you approximately 1,594 sq. ft. near Fort Bliss--with an updated kitchen, refrigerated air, shutters throughout, and enough space that your dining table doesn't have to double as your home office. Is it brand new? No. It was built in 1980, when houses came with actual yards and people weren't trying to squeeze four bedrooms onto 4,000 sq. ft. lots. The seller recently completed minor cosmetic sheetrock repairs, so now it mostly needs a fresh coat of paint and someone ready to make it theirs. No HOA. 6,300 sq. ft. lot. Under $200K. It's not pretending to be a luxury flip--and thankfully, the price isn't pretending either. If your choices are 'keep renting' or 'buy something with good bones and make it yours'... here's Door #2.