House built in 1900!?

[Henley H.]

I'm looking at purchasing a house built in 1900, remodeled in 2008.  Not being especially savvy about the internal workings of a home and how to fix them, I'm looking for insights as to whether it's overall a good idea to venture into these waters?  Is it inevitable a home that is almost 120 years old will have more issues than a newer home, or does it depend on maintenance over the years?  What about plumbing?

Any insights are appreciated and welcome!  Thanks-