one of these lovely people has my head spinning . .  

. - (DIY) Insulation/air sealing upgrades in attic and crawlspace- (DIY) Kitchen, Bathroom, and Laundry Remodel- (DIY) Refinish existing wood floors on main floor (and carpet upstairs if budget allows)- (DIY) Interior painting (and misc. drywall and plaster repair from other upgrades)The good:- Foundation is in great shape, house is level and square (as much as possible for 110 year old house) - Interior is bone dry with no rot or mold- Roof had a full re-sheath/replacement last year- Exterior siding is meh but in good condition with decent paint- Windows are original wood w/storms but well maintained with historic value.- Eventually we'll add a second bathroom on the second floor directly above the existing bathroom. - Some charming original details (porch, molding, doors, wood floors, fireplace)- I'm an architect by trade and both my father and father-in-law have construction experience and are willing to help with the remodel.What options do I have to finance this and do a significant amount of work myself?

If an outlet can spin the news such that it helps their favorite candidate or party and/or hurts the opposition that's exactly how they'll spin it.  

.  --  A balancing act, if ever there was one (remember the plates-spinning on the poles act on TV?).  

I'm sure their comebacks will have your head spinning and it'll get you thinking about what's in it for the other person, what they want, and thinking like a banker or a seller. 

They all have their own spin. 

Hey BP,For ages I have wanted to get into flipping homes. Now, after raising a large family and all that goes with it, I am diving into this. I have some money, but I'm not loaded, and I still work long hours at my da...

Let me spin it a bit differently than @Jerryll Noorden. 

Yes I own properties doing 20% cap rates in texas in the $50k range, but they haven't appreciated a dime in the last few years, but yes they spin off cash flow.There are many ways to look at investments, but total return is the most important metric to me and I could in theory walk away today with a 100% cash on cash return in 16 months of condo ownership so thats not negative in anyway for me.

I agree with Russell: it's spinning wheels for little to no reason.