Buying a fixer-upper can help you to get your foot on the property ladder that little bit earlier, or make it easier to move into an area that you’ve never be able to afford to buy in otherwise. Some first-time buyers seek to snag their forever home by investing in a project that can grow and evolve as their family does. There are also those who want to add as much value as possible in a short amount of time before moving up another rung on the ladder.