Asking price: $399,000
Currently right off Canal Street in Mid-City, this 2,943-square-foot home is just begging for someone to rip off those awnings and give this place a new paint job. Inside, there's gorgeous fireplace mantles and exposed brick, but also old carpet and outdated fixtures. There's also a three-car garage.

Asking price: $849,000
Take advantage of state and federal tax credits and renovate this stately centerhall in Black Pearl. The 4,541-square-foot mansion is in fair condition, with some newer-looking appliances but bathrooms, cabinetry, and flooring needing updates. The home has beautiful details that include bay windows, fireplace mantles, a big front porch and screened back porch. There's also a basement and a lot that "could easily accommodate a pool, garden and tennis court."

Asking price: $1,200,000
Located on lush grounds and including a pool, this 1916 home just needs some updates to restore it to glory. The 2,869 square-foot home near Audubon Park has pretty wood floors and chandeliers, and is surrounded by a brick fence.

Asking price: $265,000
This 3,900 square-foot fourplex is St. Roch desperately needs for someone to take off that piece of plywood currently standing in for a balcony rail.

Asking price: $525,000
In a prime Bywater location, the owner's unit of this triplex is completely gutted, and the other units need updates. But at least the outside looks OK.

Asking price: $60,000
This 1,636 square-feet home in Gentilly could be very cute in the right hands. A double converted into a single, the home needs a lot of work.

Asking price: $374,000
For the asking price, you get a lot and a circa 1926 raised basement in Broadmoor. The home's roof was replaced in 2014.

Asking price: $135,000
The shotgun duplex in Central City is 1,092 square feet.

Asking price: $335,000
While in mostly good condition, this Marigny duplex could use some major updates in the kitchens and bathrooms.

Asking price:$177,000
Potential abounds at this 2,769 square-foot raised basement that's minutes away from the Fairgrounds.

Asking price:$115,000
This 1,485 square-foot home in the hip Esplanade Ridge/7th Ward area sits on a corner lot. The interiors are in decent condition, but are in need of updates.

Asking price: $135,000
This Central City duplex clocks in at 1,144 square feet.

Asking price:$59,000
The 1,898 square-foot Central City double boasts a "solid structure."

Asking price:$65,000
Over in Gentilly Terrace, this 936 square-foot home needs some love.