Young Blood

[Linker239]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

That never made sense to me. Over qualified for a position. Like ok so that makes me more qualified than other candidates so I get the job. I was always taught hard work and dedication..... best man for the job. So I have a hard time grasping the concept. An employer wants a candidate that isn't better? What?

Yeah, I’m the same way. Hard work goes a long way. But I’ve had several positions tell me that. I guess they think it’s better to pay someone who is somewhat qualified a lower pay rate than to pay someone more for being over qualified. I’ve been told that I did well in the interviews. So I’m not sure what it is. Oh well.

[CamaroDreams76]

Originally Posted by racergirl

My best friend just bought a house. Needs some tlc and they’ve already gone $5k over the renovation budget

exactly why I wanted new. Could have gotten something smaller and cheaper but older and probably have to replace this and that and that and this. No thanks

[SimpleGreen]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

Thanks. Its meh, being a home owner isn't what its all cracked up to be. I dont have much f*** off money any more which I always loved having. Plus responsibility of paying bills and what not. Im just happy I built and shouldn't have to worry about stuff breaking and going bad for a few years.

I bought a foreclosure in 2016, my first home, with the intention of doing some work as I went along.

House flooded 5 months after I bought it

Luckily despite not having flood insurance, FEMA and Restore LA compensated me enough to cover all the costs and had enough left over to pay off the Jeep, so it was a 'free' full house renovation if you don't count the fact that I did all the repair work myself. I replaced the entire AC system this past spring, so it shouldn't be due for any major repairs soon. The new AC pays for almost half itself each month with lower power bills even with me running 4* colder inside than I used to.

So, I owe $86K on a house that's worth $135K (paid $96K). Can't beat good equity...

3BD/2BA 1,161 sq ft. Built in 2004. Plenty to start a future in. Being a home owner can be trying at times...but I'm pretty fond of it.

[racergirl]

Originally Posted by SimpleGreen

I bought a foreclosure in 2016, my first home, with the intention of doing some work as I went along.

House flooded 5 months after I bought it

Luckily despite not having flood insurance, FEMA and Restore LA compensated me enough to cover all the costs and had enough left over to pay off the Jeep, so it was a 'free' full house renovation if you don't count the fact that I did all the repair work myself. I replaced the entire AC system this past spring, so it shouldn't be due for any major repairs soon. The new AC pays for almost half itself each month with lower power bills even with me running 4* colder inside than I used to.

So, I owe $86K on a house that's worth $135K (paid $96K). Can't beat good equity...

3BD/2BA 1,161 sq ft. Built in 2004. Plenty to start a future in. Being a home owner can be trying at times...but I'm pretty fond of it.

Was it that bad flood back in August?

[SimpleGreen]

Originally Posted by racergirl

Was it that bad flood back in August?

Yes mam. About a foot of water in my house. The most surprising part was, when I went to sleep at midnight the rain had stopped, the ditches were half empty. Nothing out of the ordinary. Got up at 8AM with water coming through the doors

[racergirl]

Originally Posted by SimpleGreen

Yes mam. About a foot of water in my house. The most surprising part was, when I went to sleep at midnight the rain had stopped, the ditches were half empty. Nothing out of the ordinary. Got up at 8AM with water coming through the doors

Crap. I had no idea. I’m sorry but at least you’re all fixed up. I remember that. I was getting ready for my senior year of college and we pushed back going up due to that. Parts of Highland rd were still flooded when we went up

[SimpleGreen]

Originally Posted by racergirl

Crap. I had no idea. I’m sorry but at least you’re all fixed up. I remember that. I was getting ready for my senior year of college and we pushed back going up due to that. Parts of Highland rd were still flooded when we went up

Thanks. All good House is nice now. Couple small details left but I'll get to them eventually.

[CamaroDreams76]

I'm not fond of the fact that no matter what you do to a house theres always something else.

[Clyde Buenvides]

I'm glad to know that you have managed to renovate it and it seems like it is in a good condition now.

[racergirl]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

I'm not fond of the fact that no matter what you do to a house theres always something else.

I sense you ran into a few issues

[CamaroDreams76]

Originally Posted by racergirl

I sense you ran into a few issues

no not at all.... brand new house, turn key ready to go. Its just like having a mod bug. No matter what you do there's something else.

[racergirl]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

no not at all.... brand new house, turn key ready to go. Its just like having a mod bug. No matter what you do there's something else.

What's on the list?

[CamaroDreams76]

Originally Posted by racergirl

What's on the list?

extend the lani more, screen in front entry way........ something I absolutely cant do is make it a 3 car garage. I'm sure there will be more after all that gets done.

[racergirl]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

extend the lani more, screen in front entry way........ something I absolutely cant do is make it a 3 car garage. I'm sure there will be more after all that gets done.

Better get to it