Newbie,
I glad to see that at least some residents will be more welcoming then the few that I seen this weekend. It was just an observation 4 residents, no smiles, no welcome wagon. It was circus and I don’t blame people for being grumpy. This has been going on for about a month and I too would be tired of it by now. Another observation that I have noticed during my many model home tours are very friendly potential neighbors waving, smiling and occasionally asking if you’re planing to join the community (especially back in 2005). If I happen to be one of those lucky bidders and get the 2 bed 2 bath unit for $210K, I’ll make sure to put in a good tennant. I’d have to admit that if I was single with no children, the place would be very appealing. I also purchased a home in early 2004, but I don’t think I have any equity other then the down payment and multiple extra principle payments. I’m pretty sure that I can get an appraisal for more then the purchase price, but I don’t need to live in denial. I can also keep telling myself that it’s a long term investment and as long as my tennants continue to make my payments I’m not losing any real money. You also must think that I’m living in denial thinking that I’m going to get a 2 bed unit for $210K, but the reality is that’s all I’m willing to bid and I’m sure I’m not going to be a lucky winner any time soon.
I know one thing that I’ve learned here @ Piggington, I don’t know much, but I do know that timing is everything. I’ve also learned that as long as your house is your home, paper loses are just paper loses until you have to sell.
So to my potential future neighbor, no harm meant. I’m sure that you are a very nice person and you would make a wonderful neighbor.
