"Gren"
We'll see
Oh boy, you probably will.
You seem to be lacking both the contracting and construction skills for a
house this old.
The only other possible path to success that I see here is that you have a
buttload of money to blow, but that doesn't seem to be the case either with
your nickel and dime attitude toward what is likely less than 1% (no bull)
of the problem (and cost) with a place this old.
Maybe look into a nice modern little townhome out in the 'burbs. Leave
this one for one of the big boys - someone who can pound nails and negotiate
contracts a little better than you seem to be able.
- Nate