fixer upper
/ˈfɪksər ˌʌpər/
noun
- A house, apartment, or other property that is in poor condition and needs repairs or renovation, often bought at a low price.
- They bought an old fixer-upper and spent a year remodeling the kitchen and bathrooms.
- The house was a real fixer-upper, with leaky pipes and a broken roof.
- Real estate investors often look for fixer-uppers to flip for a profit.