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… reno an old house (not a brownstone)? Have heard ‘good bones’ and ‘structurally’ fine, cliches this site has taught me to laugh off, but I still like the SW Ditmas property I’ve contracted to buy. I have an escape hatch if the consensus is No. My weaknesses: not competent at DIY; not much homeowning history; have received few recommendations for tradesmen/women so far. Strengths: love the house; decent amount of money in the bank; really hate the thought of a co-op instead so will happily accept hassles. I want to go ahead if I can. Tips on how to have a good experience would be appreciated.