Before hunting, use these frameworks to ensure "cheap" doesn't become "expensive" later:

Ensure you have three months of living expenses, three months of mortgage reserves, and have compared at least three properties.

Many sites have a specific filter for properties that need TLC.

Filter listings to show the lowest price per square foot. This often highlights homes that are undervalued compared to their neighbors because they need cosmetic work.

Sometimes finding a "cheap" house means looking at the type of purchase rather than just the price tag.