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Old 06-08-2006, 08:34 PM   #1
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Well, the house I bought is 3 weeks from ready...and....I bought another house!

This one is in a small Lake community...you can walk to the lake (1 sq. mile) within 3 minutes from the house. ITs a 2 bed, 1000 sf ranch on a slab. I will have 31k in it....and it will command about 55-60k. Not too bad...but I think I will rent it out for a bit first.

I just wanted to tell someone, so thanks for listening


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Old 06-08-2006, 08:43 PM   #2
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Be careful, sounds like you're getting good at this.
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Old 06-08-2006, 09:11 PM   #3
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I should say, 55-60k is what it SHOULD go for. I plan on listing it at 49.9k to help insure a quick sale.
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what is this for 55k, trailer trash?
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Re: Update on my RE investing careeer....

Sounds good. Still mooching around Akron to find these properties? I think living where I live imposes a price in that it is a lot tougher to find attractive RE investments.

Would you consider holding the note on the property in a sale?
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what is this for 55k, trailer trash?
Wow, that was a rude comment.* *Who cares where his property is located?* For young guy, he's doing pretty darn good in paving the way to his ER.
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what is this for 55k, trailer trash?
What a stupid comment


Sounds like you're doing well, keep up the good work

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Old 06-09-2006, 09:20 AM   #8
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Not quite trailer trash...lol. Actually a nice little lakeside town. Reminds me of an old 'resort' fishing village...witha small pub/pizza shop, auto/motorcycle repair shop, bait shop etc. ITs pretty neat...and only 10 miles from the center of Akron.

Remember that my area didnt go thru the 5 years of 20% inflation like other cities. I'd be more than comfortable letting my son and wife call this newest house home...without fearing for their safety when I'm not there.

Brewer: I dont know about holding the note per se, but maybe a lease option or land contract (which is essentially the same thing)
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Old 06-09-2006, 09:55 AM   #9
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The 1-2 BR condos a block down from my 4 BR house are selling in the $50's range. Not the best place, but I wouldn't have a problem raising a family there. In town in the middle of things. Not everyone lives in the northeast, florida, or California.
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It's not in Sawyerwood near Springfield Lake is it? The description matches.
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You're quite the go-getter, aren't you....

I think you're doing great. Don't you have a business of cleaning air ducts also? You sound lie one busy guy. Keep it up and you'll ER before you know it.
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Sounds good. Still mooching around Akron to find these properties? I think living where I live imposes a price in that it is a lot tougher to find attractive RE investments.
It's definately easier in the midwest and south (except FL). I can still buy decent 60k houses all day long in GA. Those high costs areas are much more difficult, but not impossible.
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i hardly paid much more than 55k for this 1/2 million dollar dump. one man's trash is another man's cash.

and you never know what tomorrow will make of today's so-called trailer trash...

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Developers who want to buy Briny Breezes must offer at least $500 million, an average of $1 million per lot, and pony up a $20,000 non-refundable fee, according to a formal announcement Monday from the assemblage of 488 mobile homes near Boynton Beach.
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It's not in Sawyerwood near Springfield Lake is it? The description matches.
not Sawyerwood (never heard of it), but you have the lake right. its in lakemore
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Remember that my area didnt go thru the 5 years of 20% inflation like other cities.* I'd be more than comfortable letting my son and wife call this newest house home...without fearing for their safety when I'm not there.
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You are going to be blamed for the hoards of invaders who descend into your quiet area of peace.* You did it.* And, they will email their friends. Then, Walmart will get the land across from you and a fried chicken place will get the local authorities* to take your house.* And you will be on Fox and CNN and all the people will be chasing you with pitchforks.*
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To TheFed, and everyone else- I would like to apologize for the rude comments regarding- T.T. Poor attempt at humor. And, yes i am in the ridculous California market!

Again, my apologies.

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Blanston,

Works for me. Thanks. I live in the Midwest, but even here that price would be a terrific bargain.

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Old 06-13-2006, 09:03 AM   #18
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It's official! I'm overwhelmed!!!!!!

I have another 2 weeks of work left on house #1 (painting inside/outside, pergo floors,tub surround and faucets). I only can work about 4 hours/night, 4 days week, and maybe 6 hours on a weekend.

THEN, I have this new hosue to begin working on around the 25th of this month. I am contracting out a roof repair, and likely a re-arrnagement of a bathroom (knocking out a wall to amke bathroom bigger, relocating toilet, vanity and hotwater tank...yes, the h20 tank is in the bathroom.....)

I have a 1 year old son and feel terrible for spending only 1 full day/week with him, and 1/2 hr every other day. In my effort to better his life...am I neglecting him? I dotn feel like I'm missing the importqnt stuff....but time flies...so I dunno.

I think house #2 will be it for a while. I need some family time. I anticipate putting down the hammer around Aug 30 on that one...so it will have been a total of 4 months of non stop work...but it seems like more.
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Good idea to take a break. Maybe set a limit of how many houses to do each year?
The time you miss with your family can never be recaptured.

However the financial gains are so tempting.
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However the financial gains are so tempting.
Yes, yes they are. And every day I see a new home on the market I can work with. I think know I'm addicted to money...that doesnt make it easy.
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