Not sure if this is the kind of question you.

Not sure if this is the kind of question you guys normally take but I'm not sure where else to go. I've been looking to buy an RSX from a private seller in my area for some time now and have recently found one I'm interested in but it has some issues. I'm not sure whether this is a good deal or a future giant headache. Is the amount I'm gonna save be worth it? KBB value is $6,700 in good condition and $5,760 in fair condition. I offered $4,800-$5,000 depending on how an inspection goes and they accepted. However, I'm not totally sure I would even want to pay for an inspection before getting advice because of all the issues. The major things wrong with it is: there is a slight valve tick when the engine is cold, timing chain and water pump have not been replaced yet, and shocks are at the end of their life. There are also a lot of other smaller things wrong with it that I don't necessarily need to fix immediately and that I can live with.

Are these easy things to take care of or would I be in over my head? Should I even have it professionally inspected or would that be a waste? Help! Thanks! :)