There’s usually an element of risk in purchasing any new property. Things are a bit different when it comes to buying a fixer-upper, a house that needs a lot of work to make it the kind of home you’ve always wanted. Most fixer-uppers are a gamble. You could end up with a dreaded money pit or a profitable investment that your own blood and sweat, not to mention money, transforms into a dream come true. The buying process is…