Go to a vaccuum shop and buy yourselves a cheapie to use for cleaning up so you don't wreck your good one!
Get a lead test kit and test paint before doing anything with it!
When working out your budget - add at least 10-20% for unexpected expenses.
And what Divvy said!!
If there is lead paint what can you do? What era home was lead paint more often in?

Such good points ladies! Thanks so much.

Keep them coming!!