[Rustie]

I think I need something to sink my teeth and time into for a while and this has hit the local housing market. I have always loved old farmhouses. They are so neat. This one has all of the original woodwork on the inside, bannisters, fireplaces and moldings. It even has the old tin wall and some old fashioned paneling in one of the back rooms. All of the windows above the interior doors have working components and real glass. It needs updating - especially HVAC, plumbing and electrical work. I have a carpenter giving me a price quote on the work needed to replace the siding, a portion of the roof which is caved in over the front porch and the windows need replaced as well. But the house would be a show piece after I am done, if I buy it.

Here's a link to the MLS listing. Any references for a plumber or electrician in the local area would be great. I want to know a bit more what I am getting into and how much fixing it up is going to cost before I buy it. Don't want to get so far over my head that I never get anything else done in the rest of my lifetime.

http://www.seibrmls.com/sei/maildoc/...531015156.html

Thanks.