Hey Liz (and others following my RE threads)..

[...Whitepower...]

Bailed on that last house. Nothing was wrong with it i just backed out. No biggie as i had 10 days to get my earnest money back due to an inspection period. :)

Got a call out of the blue (no pun intended :D )that my offer on this HUD owned property was accepted. Didn't expect the call but i got it. The way that HUD homes work is that when they go up for sale there is a period of time (two weeks to a month, not sure exactly) where only owner occupants can bid on them. Then once that window has passed investors can buy it. Well as soon as this property came up i put a bid in on it due to the location, school districts etc and it was accepted (monday). At that point i backed out of the other one and signed the contract on this one on tuesday. I am looking at about a 40-45% ROI on this one, which is pretty damn good in this market.. :cool1:

I'll upload more pics to photobucket in a few. Closing in 2 weeks. :dance:


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1356.snc4/162814_188665007811651_100000044580593_728792_4816657_n.jpg

[NEVRL8T]

The Smurf house! Mark, keep us updated like you were at BCF, please!

[Gozar]

:dance:

Moar pics when you get them.

Selling price if I can ask?

[78SA]

That could be a very nice place. Planning on painting it a different color? :popcorns:

[DAB]

where at?

it's just begging for a photochop job....

[zsr22]

where at?

it's just begging for a photochop job....

I thought someone already chopped it blue. :willy:

[Gozar]

I thought someone already chopped it blue. :willy:

:lolsmile:

[...Whitepower...]

:dance:

Moar pics when you get them.

Selling price if I can ask?

Got it for $80, putting $30-35 into it, resale will be $190ish. There are comps for $2'ish but i want the quick sale to move onto the next one.

[...Whitepower...]

That could be a very nice place. Planning on painting it a different color? :popcorns:


Total renovation, tree work, landscaping, siding repair/replacement where needed, new gutters, ext and int paint, roof, windows, doors, kitchen, baths, new decks, changing a half bath to a full, etc... Everything down to the outlets, switch plates, and door knobs will be new.

This was the last one.

http://d3oc9cjcc60qxw.cloudfront.net/photos/432x324/gmt/gmt1265/gmt1265_308b961842d443e7b259788e1cbf3d5d.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/1723%20Christie/061.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/1723%20Christie/100_4143.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/1723%20Christie/100_4120.jpg


1723 Christie DR, None, Marietta, GA - MLS 4107056 - Estately (http://www.estately.com/listings/info/1723-christie-drive--1)

[...Whitepower...]

The Smurf house! Mark, keep us updated like you were at BCF, please!

NP.. I'll be uploading the photobucket before pics here in a few.

[oyealiz]

Got it for $80, putting $30-35 into it, resale will be $190ish. There are comps for $2'ish but i want the quick sale to move onto the next one.

Wow...that sounds great! Glad you were able to get this one.

NP.. I'll be uploading the photobucket before pics here in a few.

Will be watching for them. :yesnod:

[Woody]

Is that LeMans Blue.. Damn its bright..

[oyealiz]

Is that LeMans Blue.. Damn its bright..

Nice on a car, not so much on a house, eh Woody?? :lol:

[VatorMan]

It was a really cool thread to follow from start to finish and see the workings. I'll be following this one with interest as well.

[zsr22]

Total renovation, tree work, landscaping, siding repair/replacement where needed, new gutters, ext and int paint, roof, windows, doors, kitchen, baths, new decks, changing a half bath to a full, etc... Everything down to the outlets, switch plates, and door knobs will be new.

This was the last one.

http://d3oc9cjcc60qxw.cloudfront.net/photos/432x324/gmt/gmt1265/gmt1265_308b961842d443e7b259788e1cbf3d5d.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/1723%20Christie/061.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/1723%20Christie/100_4143.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/1723%20Christie/100_4120.jpg


1723 Christie DR, None, Marietta, GA - MLS 4107056 - Estately (http://www.estately.com/listings/info/1723-christie-drive--1)
New porch and deck, changing windows, moving the front door. Nice job Mark.

[78SA]

Going to put blinds in it? We might be back in the area soon.

[beadist]

It's sooooooo blue! :lolsmile:

Just changing the exterior color will be 100% improvement.

[DAB]

It's sooooooo blue! :lolsmile:

Just changing the exterior color will be 100% improvement.

:iagree:

Orange???

[...Whitepower...]

photobucket link with the before pics - Parkview pictures by MarkAlexander08 - Photobucket

A few pics..

Decent sized yard.
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0273.jpg

Deck will be demo'ed and reconstrucked (open air, not screened in). They enclosed underneath it for storage. Getting rid of that too. The deck will be extended to about where the end of the stairs go now.
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0275.jpg
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0278.jpg

Kitchen
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0279.jpg

Dinning room
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0281.jpg

Livingroom. Lossing the paneling on the back wall, refinishing the ceiling again.
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0283.jpg

Main bath off hallway
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0290.jpg

Familyroom downstairs
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0304.jpg

Big ass garage. :cool1:
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0310.jpg

This doesn't work at all...
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0312.jpg

Whitepower!!!
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0282.jpg

[zsr22]

Livingroom. Lossing the paneling on the back wall, refinishing the ceiling again.
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0283.jpg

At least you can reuse the carpet.

[78SA]

A lot of work but it will be nice once you get done. Love your car too. :thumbs:

[beadist]

:iagree:

Orange???


:lol: Oh please no. The only orange I like is Atomic Orange.......on a C6Z06.

[...Whitepower...]

A lot of work but it will be nice once you get done. Love your car too. :thumbs:

Thanks. I'm happy with it so far.

[Me2]

It was a really cool thread to follow from start to finish and see the workings. I'll be following this one with interest as well.


:iagree: Thanks for posting this here, Mark!

[...Whitepower...]

Closing next Tuesday finally..:willy:

The Fed tends to take it's sweet ass time with everything. :toetap:

Like last time exterior will be done first. Windows, paint, roof, decks, treework, etc..

I'll post pics once we are under way.

[snide]

Closing next Tuesday finally..:willy:

The Fed tends to take it's sweet ass time with everything. :toetap:

Like last time exterior will be done first. Windows, paint, roof, decks, treework, etc..

I'll post pics once we are under way.

Stupid Fed...

[vetteman9368]

Total renovation, tree work, landscaping, siding repair/replacement where needed, new gutters, ext and int paint, roof, windows, doors, kitchen, baths, new decks, changing a half bath to a full, etc... Everything down to the outlets, switch plates, and door knobs will be new.

This was the last one.

http://d3oc9cjcc60qxw.cloudfront.net/photos/432x324/gmt/gmt1265/gmt1265_308b961842d443e7b259788e1cbf3d5d.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/1723%20Christie/061.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/1723%20Christie/100_4143.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/1723%20Christie/100_4120.jpg


1723 Christie DR, None, Marietta, GA - MLS 4107056 - Estately (http://www.estately.com/listings/info/1723-christie-drive--1)

you got a thing for that f'd up late 70's early 80's architecture huh?

[...Whitepower...]

you got a thing for that f'd up late 70's early 80's architecture huh?

Not at all.. Hate them actually.. :willy:

The thing is they are plenyfull around here, and are cheap when they are in disrepair. It's all about the return.

[vetteman9368]

Not at all.. Hate them actually.. :willy:

The thing is they are plenyfull around here, and are cheap when they are in disrepair. It's all about the return.

for God's sake paint that mofo a better color. The neighbors will thank you

[oyealiz]

I'll post pics once we are under way.

Can't wait to see pix as things progress!

[Olustee bus]

You did very good on the previous one. I am sure this one will be nice too..

[MEC5LADY]

Looks nice..... including the blue.:o_o:

[78SA]

Red metal roof. Golden oak stain. Maybe a stone "foundation". :waiting::question::bilmem:

[...Whitepower...]

Red metal roof. Golden oak stain. Maybe a stone "foundation". :waiting::question::bilmem:

Won't know what I am doing until we place the material orders and we see where we can get the best deals. That's not going to happen until after we close.

I save where I can so that I can cover any suprises that come up. With any luck we come in under budget. The way we see it if brown shingles are cheaper than black by a good amount i'll go with brown and paint the house a color that matches.

You have to remember its an investment not MY house. I'm just making it "nice enough."

[Entropy]

:cool:

It's interesting to watch the work in progress take place. Keep us updated.

[Woody]

:cool:

It's interesting to watch the work in progress take place. Keep us updated.

:iagree:

[ZipZap]

Got it for $80, putting $30-35 into it, resale will be $190ish. There are comps for $2'ish but i want the quick sale to move onto the next one.

Total renovation, tree work, landscaping, siding repair/replacement where needed, new gutters, ext and int paint, roof, windows, doors, kitchen, baths, new decks, changing a half bath to a full, etc... Everything down to the outlets, switch plates, and door knobs will be new.


You can do all of this for 30 to 35? I'm impressed.

[78SA]

Won't know what I am doing until we place the material orders and we see where we can get the best deals. That's not going to happen until after we close.

I save where I can so that I can cover any suprises that come up. With any luck we come in under budget. The way we see it if brown shingles are cheaper than black by a good amount i'll go with brown and paint the house a color that matches.

You have to remember its an investment not MY house. I'm just making it "nice enough."

Yeah, good point. :cheers:

[...Whitepower...]

You can do all of this for 30 to 35? I'm impressed.

We are up to $37k.

That's with us refinshing our cabinets that we are pulling out with our kitchen remodel at our house too. Lol

[Bingo Fuel]

Nice snag Mark.

Good job on the remodel. What an improvement! :cheers:

[...Whitepower...]

Closing tomorrow at 10.

Finally..:hurray:

[78SA]

Closing tomorrow at 10.

Finally..:hurray:

:hurray: :above::dance:

[...Whitepower...]

All utilities were turned on today. A couple pallets of black architectual shingles were delivered today and the roof is being done tomorrow along with interior and deck demo. We are painting the exterior thursday and friday and will double back to paint the trim when the windows and doors come in, in about a week. We are going with the same colors as we did on the other house because everything in this hood is beige or brown already and we know it looks good. I'll throw pics up this weekend. The garage is going to be turned into a make shift paint booth next week and we are gong to be refinishing the old cabinets from my house (currently remodeling kitchen) and installing them in this one.

[...Whitepower...]

Roof and demo are done and siding was being painted today. Windows and doors will be delivered Wednesday and will be installed Thursday and Friday. As long as they get those done in time the painter will come back and do all the soffets and trim, doors, etc Saturday. We also moved the old cabinets from my kitchen remodel to the garage becasue we are going to refinish them and install them here (finally got half of my garage back :) ). Decks were supposed to start Friday but the lumber was not delivered until late Friday which ****ed that plan up. So now we are looking at doing the decks starting monday (GC didn't get the permits til Friday anyway). We are also gong to do all the framing we need to Monday/Tuesday in the hopes of moving on to the drywall later in the week.

Some pics..


http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0352.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0354.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0356.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0357.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0359.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0361.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0362.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0367.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0369.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0377.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0360.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0363.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0365.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0384.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0382.jpg

[VatorMan]

:dance:

[beadist]

Lots of progress ! :yesnod:

[DAB]

Looking good.

[78SA]

Where is the snow?

I take it you aren't going with shag carpet. :leaving:

Was the demolition the most fun part till the day you get money for selling it?

[...Whitepower...]

Was the demolition the most fun part till the day you get money for selling it?

I don't do shit with these flips aside from write the checks. :D

Wifey and i both have decent paying full time gig's. I probably see my GC twice a week but we talk/text daily.

[78SA]

I don't do shit with these flips aside from write the checks. :D

Wifey and i both have decent paying full time gig's. I probably see my GC twice a week but we talk/text daily.

Grand children?
























jk!!! :jester:

[Ms.Gem]

:thumbsup:

Glad to see you leaving the fireplace with the stone. I LOVE IT!

[...Whitepower...]

:thumbsup:

Glad to see you leaving the fireplace with the stone. I LOVE IT!
Gonna treat it with an acid to clean it up. The wood paneling on that wall had to go though..

[...Whitepower...]

Front and rear decks are almost done. Drywall crew started today. Gutters go up tomorrow. We are also doing some siding repair. HVAC guy is servicing the furnace and water heater as well. We need a new AC unit so its time to hit up craigslist.

On a side note we already had two people call after seeing our sign expressing an interest in the house, and wanting to see it when its presentable. :)

[1911fool]

Front and rear decks are almost done. Drywall crew started today. Gutters go up tomorrow. We are also doing some siding repair. HVAC guy is servicing the furnace and water heater timers as well. We need a new AC unit so its time to hit up craigslist.

On a side note we already had two people call after seeing our sign expressing an interest in the house, and wanting to see it when its presentable. :)


Have they heard of you before? or just driving by and seen the sign?

[oyealiz]

On a side note we already had two people call after seeing our sign expressing an interest in the house, and wanting to see it when its presentable. :)

Wow! That's awesome! Hopefully one of them buys it! That would really rock!

Cool about using your cabinets in this one. Recycling and money-saving all at the same time! :cheers:

[...Whitepower...]

Have they heard of you before? or just driving by and seen the sign?

They just saw the sign.. My old agent hated this little mofo with a passion... :rofl:

Funny how a $20 sign can possibly save you $10k. :D


http://i53.tinypic.com/m8fh9f.jpg

[1911fool]

They just saw the sign.. My old agent hated this little mofo with a passion... :rofl:

Funny how a $20 sign can possibly save you $10k. :D


http://i53.tinypic.com/m8fh9f.jpg

That's cool. I like watching this kind of stuff.

[78SA]

Front and rear decks are almost done. Drywall crew started today. Gutters go up tomorrow. We are also doing some siding repair. HVAC guy is servicing the furnace and water heater timers as well. We need a new AC unit so its time to hit up craigslist.

On a side note we already had two people call after seeing our sign expressing an interest in the house, and wanting to see it when its presentable. :)

:dance:

[...Whitepower...]

Midweek picture update..


Now you see it..
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0377.jpg

Now you don't..
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/2011-02-17_18-14-49_453.jpg


Opening from kitchen to the dining room was originally built for slims..
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0281.jpg

Now its fatty friendly..
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/2011-02-17_18-15-34_815.jpg


POS deck..
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0277.jpg

Oversized deck..
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/2011-02-17_18-18-17_80.jpg
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/2011-02-17_18-14-17_956.jpg


Shitty ****ed up front steps..
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0312.jpg
Big ass front landing and steps..

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/2011-02-17_18-19-35_676.jpg



These were all taken w/ my phone real quick tonight.. I actually got home at a decent hour so i stopped by while it there was still light out.

[Meeko87]

At least you can reuse the carpet.

You get one guess where the furniture was.

[Meeko87]

Just saw some of the progress pics, looks good I love seeing these before and after.

[snide]

Midweek picture update..


Now you see it..
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0377.jpg

Now you don't..
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/2011-02-17_18-14-49_453.jpg




Actually, I do still see the shitter in the living room...

[zsr22]

Actually, I do still see the shitter in the living room...

Waldo could never hide from you. :rofl:

[oyealiz]

The bigger openings in the walls will make the home much nicer for sure!

[Z06David]

Coming along! Lots of work!

[...Whitepower...]

Just passed by to scope out the tree situation as i am meeting my tree guy there tomorrow to see what we are raising the canopy on, what we are pulling out etc.. Most of the windows are done. There were a few that were ordered the wrong size so we have to bring them back. Doors were there too but not in just yet. Front deck is done and back railing and steps will be finished today..



http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/2011-02-19_11-23-16_386.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/2011-02-19_11-24-05_157.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/2011-02-19_11-23-55_827.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/2011-02-19_11-23-26_627.jpg


Windows..

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/2011-02-19_11-27-28_594.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/2011-02-19_11-22-43_754.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/2011-02-19_11-22-24_917.jpg


Garage

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/2011-02-19_11-26-37_236.jpg

[78SA]

:cool1:

[repo]

:cool1:

:iagree:

[...Whitepower...]

Just got back from meeting my tree guy. 3 dead trees and 2 lives ones are coming out. Also raising the canopy on everything in close proximity to the house (keep gutters clean). Scheduled for next Monday. Exterior will be 100% complete except for landscaping by friday according to my GC. Plumbing, electricity, framing, drywall, finishing the windows, doors, and tile are scheduled for this week.

[78SA]

:waiting:

[Entropy]

Waldo could never hide from you. :rofl:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/twieland/kahnwaldo.gif

[...Whitepower...]

No pictures this week. Nothing really to post pics of actually. We did alot of behind the scenes stuff like plumbing, electrical, framing, HVAC service, etc.. For example we moved the pipes from one wall in the kitchen to another wall, repaired rotted floors in the bath and replaced the tub, etc.. Tree crew is there monday and the tile guy will be in there next week as well now that he is done with my kitchen. I'll post up pics midweek.

[...Whitepower...]

All windows are in and all doors are in except the front door but that will be taken car of shortly. Had the garage door opener installed this week too. Exterior paint is 95% done. There are a few trim pieces by the roof flashing that we need to do and a handful of siding boards that we are going to replace as well. Tree crew went in and took out about half a dozen trees this week and raised the canopy on anything close to the house and out front. We did a ton of drywall work, rebuilt the floor in the master bath that had some serious rot , painted the ceilings did all the interior doors as well as alot of the closet doors etc.. We are trying to get the interior painted this week as well as get the baths tiled up. We have to figure out the kitchen layout too..


Fronts way more open w/ the tree work having been done..

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0447.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0451.jpg


More windows..

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0450.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0419.jpg

Kitchen sink used to be on this wall.

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0418.jpg

Now its on this wall

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0426.jpg
Worthless bar is gone.

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0422.jpg

Electrical..

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0455.jpg

Closets.

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0454.jpg

Doors.

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0436.jpg

Baths.

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0433.jpg

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0430.jpg

Living area..

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0424.jpg

[78SA]

Looking good. :hurray:

[oyealiz]

Looking good. :hurray:

:iagree:

[...Whitepower...]

Back deck is pretty much done. Another big one at 30 x 10. Inspection for the footers is this week. Drywall is all done and sanded. Ceilings were paited as well. Baths are prepped and ready for tile as is the kitchen. Appliances were orded last Thurdsay night and will be delivered this Thursday. Big things for this week are paint, flooring, garbage removal, and hopfully get the kitchen laid out. My GC is saying he just needs 2 more weeks. I think he's being ambitious. We'll see.



http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0501.jpg

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http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/MarkAlexander08/Parkview/100_0516.jpg

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[ConstantChange]

Do you do any of the construction work?

[...Whitepower...]

Do you do any of the construction work?

Hell no. I have a full time job as does the wife. We do this on the side. We flip 3 properties or so a year.

Buy one, fix it up, sell it... Repeat as needed..

[oyealiz]

Coming right along! :cheers:

[Millenium Vette]

Thanks for the updates Mark, the house is coming along nicely and it looks great! :cheers:

[...Whitepower...]

Had the inspection for the decks. Got the appliances delivered and we got the first coat of paint on the walls. We are going back over them fixing imperfections before the second coat goes down. Tile is pretty much done. Starting to mock up the cabinet layout for the kitchen before we redo our old cabinets. Chances are we are going to lose the window in the kitchen for more cabinet room. Thats why we never replaced that particular window. It has plenty of natural light anyway with the three sided bay window and the glass french doors opening up onto the deck so its not a big deal.


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[78SA]

Looks awesome!

[atomic punk]

Looks awesome!

:iagree: fuc... i mean shit yea....

[...Whitepower...]

Thanks for the compliments.

We're getting there..

[khblair]

looking very good:yesnod:

[...Whitepower...]

Polyurethaned the ceilings did alot of paint, mocked up the kitchen prior to painting the cabinets, alot of trim work (baseboards etc) finished mounting doors, hooked up appliances, installed bathroom hardware for showers, etc this week..


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:)

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[oyealiz]

Kiddo approved! :lol: Too cute!


You're going to paint the kitchen cabinets?

[...Whitepower...]

We have some left over cabinets we are going to test different finishes on before we decide on what we are doing.

[78SA]

That place is going to be awesome. :dance:

[Frizzle]

very :cool:

I've always wanted to do that type of stuff.

amazing you are able to work with in such a small budget of 35K. Doing what you did up here would be well into the 100K mark if you were buying labor time and materials.

[khblair]

looking good :thumbs:

[oyealiz]

We have some left over cabinets we are going to test different finishes on before we decide on what we are doing.

I see. You're using the cabinets from your house, right? They look good as is, too.

[...Whitepower...]

I see. You're using the cabinets from your house, right? They look good as is, too.

Yup..Those were the ones we pulled out of my place with the remodel.

They show their age and need some help..lol

[Cybercowboy]

I see. You're using the cabinets from your house, right? They look good as is, too.

I was wondering too "Is he actually using the old cabinets?" but seeing they are coming out of his house after the remodel, it makes sense. Still, if it was me, just sayin', I'd have custom cabinets built for the remodel. Then of course I don't actually do this sort of thing so take that with a grain of salt. :D

[...Whitepower...]

Then of course I don't actually do this sort of thing so take that with a grain of salt. :D



:slap:





















:D

[...Whitepower...]

Going white.. Primer teaser...

There will be crown moulding, new lighting, etc...

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[oyealiz]

Yup..Those were the ones we pulled out of my place with the remodel.

They show their age and need some help..lol

Gotcha! Painted is nice, anyway! Just wondered. :)

I was wondering too "Is he actually using the old cabinets?" but seeing they are coming out of his house after the remodel, it makes sense. Still, if it was me, just sayin', I'd have custom cabinets built for the remodel. Then of course I don't actually do this sort of thing so take that with a grain of salt. :D

You'd have custom cabinets built for a house you're flipping? Better let Whitepower stick with the flips, since he keeps the costs down and actually makes money on them. :lol:

[...Whitepower...]

So my contractor has been pissing me off latley..

Apparently he took a big dollar job at a Clinic that he had to get done by a certain date. I got him to admit this to me via text the other day after pressing him for a couple days. Since we bought the house there have been a couple periods where no work was done for 3, 4, and 5 days at a clip. My response... "What about the deadline you set of two months to complete our project that came and went two weeks ago??? I guess you don't need my business with all these big jobs coming your way..":cuss:

Ever since then, it has been all hands on deck. Tile is all done, carpet is done, paint is pretty much done except for touch ups, hardwoods tomorrow, etc.. Should be wrapped up by early next week. I'll get some pics up Sunday..

Next house i am definatley holding more money back until the job is completed and possibly revising our agreement to do some kind of performance based contact.

[snide]

Polyurethaned the ceilings did alot of paint, mocked up the kitchen prior to painting the cabinets, alot of trim work (baseboards etc) finished mounting doors, hooked up appliances, installed bathroom hardware for showers, etc this week..


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The fridge opens the wrong way.

[78SA]

The fridge opens the wrong way.

I didn't even notice that. :leaving:

[oyealiz]

Next house i am definatley holding more money back until the job is completed and possibly revising our agreement to do some kind of performance based contact.

Yep, sounds like you might need to if you want the job completed on time.

The fridge opens the wrong way.

:lol: But an easy fix. :)

[...Whitepower...]

Home strech..


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[snide]

Is the shitter still in the living room?

[...Whitepower...]

Is the shitter still in the living room?

Yes.

[snide]

Is the shitter still in the living room?

Yes.

Toilet paper holder on the left side or the right side?

[...Whitepower...]

Toilet paper holder on the left side or the right side?

No TP so no holder..

Gotta rock the golden cookie...:D

[ConstantChange]

Looking good. Do you paint the whole house builder beige?

[...Whitepower...]

Looking good. Do you paint the whole house builder beige?

Yup.

Actually we got a deal on paint this go around. It was left over from a previous job so we didn't have to pay for it. Its a bit darker than what we typically use but it works..

[Bucwheat]

Man ,lot of work ,but looks outstanding.

[...Whitepower...]

Man ,lot of work ,but looks outstanding.

:cheers:

[...Whitepower...]

House is done.

I'll get pics up saturday or sunday.

[78SA]

House is done.

I'l get pics up saturday or sunday.

:hurray:

[polarbear]

Impressive- I'm really enjoying this thread. :cheers:

[...Whitepower...]

Pics as promised..

Listing on MLS hits friday.. Decided on $179,999 to unload it quick. A couple minor things need to be addressed but we didn't want to lose this weekend in terms of showings. Thursday night mom and dad are watching the girls and the wife and i will spend a few hours cleaning, putting in smoke detectors, shower curtains, toilet seats, switching out light bulbs, etc.. My contractor has a couple minor things to come back and fix too but we are at a point where we can show it so we figured why not get it online..

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Chewy..

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[Entropy]

Nice man.

Best of luck with the sale. :cheers:

[oyealiz]

It looks AWESOME! I love the beige color and all the tiles. Don't forget to flip the way the fridge opens. :) The kitchen looks great!!!

[ConstantChange]

Don't forget to flip the way the fridge opens.

That caught my attention too. :)

Looks great. Nice job. Hope it sells quickly. Keep us posted...

[Woody]

Good luck with the sale Mark. :cheers:

[Uri]

Beautiful................Chewy looks like a little devil.

[Woody]

Any molding going up between the cabinets and the ceiling?? The small gap looks odd.

[GEODON]

Thats a nice house man. Only change I would do is where the front door is I'd attach a bridge like they have at the playground to the 2 trees upfront. Then from there have that inflatable thing you jump on like they have on the airplanes for emergency landing that you jump on and it takes you right up to your car.

I'd also swap out the mailbox and put up a plastic tube that sucks the mail. Sort of like what they have at banks.

[beadist]

Wow! That's a huge transformation. Great job! Wishing you a quick sale :yesnod:

[BuckyThreadkiller]

:cool:
Having just lived through a decent sized remodel I can appreciate the work involved.

The only thing I might have done is stained cabinetry in the kitchen to tie it to the hardwoods and wood ceilings. But thats a nit.

[Joecooool]

Hell of a job Mark, what was the total cost for the transformation?

[...Whitepower...]

Hell of a job Mark, what was the total cost for the transformation?

180k resale
3500 seller paids (anticipated but negotiable)
8100 agent comission (4.5%)
80k original purchase price
38k GC
1500 tree work
1k for miscellaneous

Coming in with an upside right at $48k if we a get full price offer which very well may happen. Comps support values $10k+ higher than we are listed at. The woman directly across the street refi'ed earlier in the summer and her house came in at $195 and its no where near the condition ours is in.. I honestly expect it to go fast. :yesnod:

[atomic punk]

very nicley done!...

[...Whitepower...]

Thanks for the compliments.

My GC in good faith took $500 of my final bill today due to him running behind schedule.:cool1:

[...Whitepower...]

Any molding going up between the cabinets and the ceiling?? The small gap looks odd.
Crown moulding.. Measurements were already taken. Its going in over the weekend.

[Joecooool]

If you want 180K, I'd have listed it at 200K. People may see the price and think its trashed.

Others never pay the asking price thinking they are getting screwed.

:cheers:

[...Whitepower...]

If you want 180K, I'd have listed it at 200K. People may see the price and think its trashed.

Others never pay the asking price thinking they are getting screwed.

:cheers:

People that see the price will be seeing the listing. If there are looking at the listing they will see a dozen interior pics showing the condition of the house.

BTW the last house sold for the list price with the only negotiation being seller paids.

[Woody]

Crown moulding.. Measurements were already taken. Its going in over the weekend.

Nice. :cheers:

[...Whitepower...]

Listing.. A few pics will be retaken saturday with better lighting etc..

Landscaping will be addressed in the rear too next week.

3504 Parkview Dr, Marietta, GA 30062-4130 | MLS# 4216263 (http://www.redfin.com/GA/Marietta/3504-Parkview-Dr-30062/home/25309747)

[...Whitepower...]

Got the first offer after it only being listed for 3 days.:dance:

$176k with $6k in closing. I am perfectly willing to accept it but at the same time i know the buyers are really interested. As a matter of fact they are backing out of an offer on another house to get ours. I was actually at the house today swapping out a few of the fixtures for fans while they were there so i heard alot of their positive feedback. I pretended as if i was one of the subs on the job and answered a few questions.

The best part about all of this that while i was there and this couple was looking at the house, another agent showed up showed it as well and her client was also interested. :yesnod: The perspective buyers meet so i think this fueled the couple to make an offer sooner than later. Seeing that we know they are very interested i had my agent call the other agent to see what was more important on the offer, the price or the closing costs. They immediatley responed that the closing costs were more important so we are countering with bumping the sales price to $183k so they can get their $6k that they want. This gets me to $177k as a true sales price prior to commisions being paid.

My agent is drafting up the counter now for me to sign but we are post dating it for tomorrow and we are not going to submit the offer until the 23rd hour of the 24 hour counter offer deadline just in case other offers come in.

I'll update you guys tomorrow. :cheers:

[Uri]

Making them shit themselves in nervous tension & angst works everytime......:rofl:

[...Whitepower...]

Making them shit themselves in nervous tension & angst works everytime......:rofl:

They can counter their counter before I accept it if they want. :D

[78SA]

The place looks great! Congrats! :dance:

[Woody]

That's an awesome post-birthday gift. Good luck man. :cheers:

[...Whitepower...]

That's an awesome post-birthday gift. Good luck man.

:yesnod:

Didn't get shit for my B-Day as the wife and I agreed to hold off till the house sells. As soon as it does I am getting my wheels and GXP shocks for the G8. :D

[Uri]

They can counter their counter before I accept it if they want. :D

:rofl::rofl:

[beadist]

Excellent! :hurray: Hope the sale goes through fast. :rep:

[oyealiz]

I hope they accept your counter!!! Good luck!

[...Whitepower...]

$182k w/ $5k in closing it is. I'm footing the bill for a termite bond too($600). The nice part about it is that I don't have to spend money on landscaping the back which I planned on so the bond is no big deal.

Inspection being scheduled for Thursday.

[oyealiz]

Congrats!!! :dance:



(Wish selling my personal home was going so well. UGH!!!)

[...Whitepower...]

Congrats!!! :dance:



(Wish selling my personal home was going so well. UGH!!!)

You should see some of the stuff this inspector pulled out of his ass on the report. My GC neglected to do a few things on purpose to give this guy something to put on his report, and he didn't even catch half of them. Its full of shit like gutters need extensions, and deadbolt needs to be adjusted, and fans need to be balanced, etc... :rofl:

[oyealiz]

You should see some of the stuff this inspector pulled out of his ass on the report. My GC neglected to do a few things on purpose to give this guy something to put on his report, and he didn't even catch half of them. Its full of shit like gutters need extensions, and deadbolt needs to be adjusted, and fans need to be balanced, etc... :rofl:

Good heavens. So what REAL things did he miss?

[...Whitepower...]

Good heavens. So what REAL things did he miss?

House is plumbed for a gas or electric clothes dryer. The gas line for the clothes dryer isn't capped. It's just shut off at the furnace. If someone didn't know what they were doing bad things could happen.. We tucked the line into the dryer vent.. The pest control guy that was there doing the inspection for the termite letter pointed it out to the inspector.:kick:

[...Whitepower...]

Closing set for 25th.

[VatorMan]

Congrats !!

[Woody]

Closing set for 25th.

:hurray: Nice

[...Whitepower...]

If anyone is selling a house and has a prospective buyer that is getting an FHA loan and that is only putting down 3%, a word to the wise.... Wait for a better offer.. Dead serious. The new FHA guides are so retarded its ridiculous. Consider yourself warned..

That being said the closing is supposed to be the Friday.... Finally. I just got the HUD and am going to clear about 47 after all expenses are accounted for. :)

Already looking for the next one.

[CubSmurf]

A lot of work involved, but very impressive! Love how it turned out!

[Yerf Dog]

Sweet! :cheers: :cheers:

[...Whitepower...]

Closed a few hours ago. :hurray:


YouTube - ‪im rich biatch!!!‬‏

[VatorMan]

Congrats !!

[78SA]

Closed a few hours ago. :hurray:


YouTube - ‪im rich biatch!!!‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL4Y0a4fXbk&feature=related)

:lol: Congrats!! :hurray:

[theanswriz42]

That's bad ass Mark. Congratulations!

[oyealiz]

House is plumbed for a gas or electric clothes dryer. The gas line for the clothes dryer isn't capped. It's just shut off at the furnace. If someone didn't know what they were doing bad things could happen.. We tucked the line into the dryer vent.. The pest control guy that was there doing the inspection for the termite letter pointed it out to the inspector.:kick:

:willy:

We discovered several things that I consider pretty important at our place that the inspector obviously didn't even check. That REALLY ticks me off, when we paid for the inspection!

If anyone is selling a house and has a prospective buyer that is getting an FHA loan and that is only putting down 3%, a word to the wise.... Wait for a better offer.. Dead serious. The new FHA guides are so retarded its ridiculous. Consider yourself warned..

That being said the closing is supposed to be the Friday.... Finally. I just got the HUD and am going to clear about 47 after all expenses are accounted for. :)

Already looking for the next one.

My buyers did that type loan. I felt sorry for them for all the hoops they had to jump through and backflips they had to do. I felt sorry for me at all the additional time it took. We did two contract extensions before it was ready to close. It was truly ridiculous. Then, the day of closing, they were told that I could not pay as much of their closing costs as I had agreed to. Nice for me. Bad for them.

Cool that yours sold so quickly!!! :hurray: And congrats on the very nice profit! :dance: