To all Odessa expats, and anyone else with actual knowledge of the real estate market in Odessa. I am thinking of buying an apartment in Odessa. Any advice or tips or if you know of an apartment not too expensive then please pass along the info. Much appreciated. I am thinking it might be better to buy one in need of repair or renovation since I've seen too many crap jobs covered up with a beautiful coat of paint. Some dangerous too, a disaster waiting to happen and you'll never know it because it's behind the drywall or whatever.