Sounds to me you're talking yourself out of a lot of work. Best bet is to find a buck stove (craigslist ~$300) and install it before winter sets in. Gear up with some thermal underwear, a chainsaw, and a wedge. Chop lots of wood from the forest and save tons of money on natural gas. It'll be good preparation for the work that lies ahead. Bide your time and ponder the money hog that is known as a home.
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