We didn't wind up getting that place. We made a higher offer but the seller didn't want to accept my diligence contingency
That would have been fine if we were gutting it, but we would have been living there, so that's a no.
BUT, we found a perfectly adequate rental about 2 minutes down the street and are moving on Wednesday. The contractors will start working on the new screen porch and the demo work in the following week. I have spent today moving small boxes to simplify the furniture movers' job. I am most worried about the dogs adapting. There are 4 steps down to the back yard instead of 2, so it will be a little harder for the old girl.
It is amazing how much dumb shit one accumulates. We are throwing lots of things away, and much furniture is going on a 1-way trip. So much crap.