I heard of one cutting a hole in the living room ceiling and roof , then had a  bon fire in the living room for heat, using the kitchen cabinets for wood.

The huge thermal mass of the brick is what slows down the heat/cold transfer.

Second, if you are trying to avoid the SEC regulations, be very careful that in the heat of the moment, you do not make a short term decision which flips you from being 'safe' to over the line.Amy is specialist who is SEC and tech aware.

First thing I noticed was the baseboard heat which also implies no central air.

Generally any electrical or plumbing / heating work has to be done by licensed contractors, so your position is reviewing bids, selecting the contractor and confirming the work is complete. 

-Complete light cosmetic updates and sell for $185k-$199Do outs:Condition of mechanicals (heating and water)Confirm septic or municipalInterview realestate agents to confirm the market in the area and some comps and the ability to sell under what conditions.

Heat/AC, plumbing, electrical, septic, etc. 

I will be looking at what FHA compliances are such as heat/ac unit, roof, and whatever else might help an end buyer obtain financing, plus flooring and paint of course. 

Seller Financing - $0 down, no closing costs $15,000 seller concession at closing to cover repair costs for plumbing, electric and heating upgrades and for replacing the pool deck.

Using my STR to LTR converter (credit card fee, self-employment tax, software, OTA fee, paying heat/power and wifi, higher insurance cost, linens, coffee setups, much worse if PM, etc etc) which I say is 25-30% minimum.