Investment Opportunities instead of Homes for people who need them

I am getting increasingly more and more angry every time I see a house like this. Granted, I live in a HCOL state, New Jersey. But how can anyone justify HALF A MILLION DOLLARS on a house that looks like this??? for an investment opportunity?? We’ve broadened our search to include 1 BR properties because anything with more than 1 BR is more than $330k being sold As-Is and needs substantial work.

Please, how are y’all keeping your head on your shoulder and not completely going insane?? We’ve been looking for over 2 years now and I’m ready to say fuck it, I’m buying some acres and living in a tent.