artistkate
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So I am looking at buying my first house, and I haven't found anything I like in my price range. However this weekend I came across a house that I have completely fallen in love with. It's big, beautiful, and old. Just what I've always wanted. But I'm not sure how to go about getting a loan for something like this. It's listed at 36k and it has a few walls that need repaired, a few rooms need carpet, about 5 or 6 windows need replacing, and when they sided it in 2012 they didn't do window trim or gutters. So I'm wondering what it may cost approximately to get all that done. My dad said probaby about 3000 for all the walls and floors to be done but I'm not sure about the window trim and gutters. The kitchen is already done and so is the bathroom minus the floor, it's plywood. It's a 4 bedroom house, 2300 sqft with 2 living rooms 2 bathrooms and dining room. I just am nor sure what the best way to do this is. I would have about 5k of personal money left after my DP, would a home improvement loan even be worth looking into? I plan to do everything myself minus the outside work. If anyone can give me any advise I would really appreciate it.