Add on baths with questionable foundations and dry rot.

It would make sense that you need to do that in a market like Seattle, I'm sure the MLS is bone dry up there...

I am hearing that a great deal these days...Do you think it is seasonally driven or the distressed market drying up? 

You never know when good property for $25,000 will dry up.

If it was a dry spell, everything died that was not already dead.My sister sought my ideas.I suggested she complete her ideas and that I would assist with the landscape.

Talk about dry.

I've read threads here on BP where people hit the jackpot right away and then there is a dry spell. 

but everything will run dry about one month prior to our delivery.if she elects COBRA coverage, the monthly premium could run around 600-700 a month...it would be a continuation of her benefits while employed and i must admit they were amazing.

. - (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?

I will say, not all log beds are created equal - the one that came with my cabin was unfinished with lots of cracks in the wood; however, nicer ones that have nice thick finishes and perhaps have been kiln-dried won't have the same multitude of cracks that serve as a refuge.