this old house

This will be the second night spent looking at this house. Tonight a realtor is coming along and I have the bubble guts! I am so nervous! We probably walked 10 laps around this place last night, peeking in windows and making plans like we already owned the place. It's a huge undertaking. A lot of work to be done here but so much potential. I love everything about the house, except the location. There's always something. But...there has to be some sort of compromise in this situation I think. If you want the old charm, you have to take it where you can get it. And at this price, it's a steal. Long ago when I decided that I wanted an older home, I guess I dreamed that I could just fix it up a little and ta-da! a new house. But the more I've looked into older homes the more I've learned just how much work would have to go into making it livable and safe. A shit ton. And this oldie is no exception. Built in 1889, there's sure to be foundation problems and who knows what else. But we are so on the fence that I think seeing inside is the only way to make up our minds for sure. For the price though, we could buy it now and still have almost the price of the house left to use towards remodel. Very very exciting and also very stressful. What if????