Talked with kid that lived in our foreclosure we bought

[waiting hawk]

It was a trip. I found a photo of a boy from 1998 on a fishing trip under a wet bar I blew out and didnt have the heart to chuck it. All the family that lived here before drew their name in wet concrete out back. Within 2 minutes I found both the kids on facebook and added them to friends. One came on last night and we chatted for over an hour (hes like 16 or 17). We went over the whole area and the house. He asked to see photos of what I done to the house so I sent him over the video with befores and afters. The worst part was when he asked who lives in his old room :(.. I told him its empty untill the baby gets to be 3-4 years old. Was pretty crazy. I found out a bit more about the house which really helped. Its making me replan what to do on that pool. They are renting a house like 3 miles away. At least he stayed in his same school. I told the kid that I went through 2 foreclosures as a kid and knew exactly how it feels. Im betting he wont make the same mistake when he grows up.

Another story was the cabin we bought. A guy owned it for 40 years and sold it to an investor that went into foreclosure. I found the original guy that owned it 40 years and called him (its great info to find out the historyof the place) we talked for over an hour on the phone and he asked what I did to the place. After I told him he wanted to see photos as everything I did he really wanted to do to the place. After I sent him the video he never ever replied again. Poor guy he could have bought it back for half the price and pocketed the 150k. I found out there is a original septic still out back even though its now on sewer.

[svelte]

Great stories, WH.

Especially about the kid. Sometimes I think that people make too much on the effect of foreclosure on kids.

Remembering back in my childhood, I did not care at all whether we rented or bought or whatever. As long as I had a place to lay my head, store my clothes and play with my toys I was happy.

My parents seemed very happy (and stressed!) when we bought our first home when I was 10, but to me it was just another home. We could have rented for all I cared.

[svelte]

Great stories, WH.

Especially about the kid. Sometimes I think that people make too much on the effect of foreclosure on kids.

Remembering back in my childhood, I did not care at all whether we rented or bought or whatever. As long as I had a place to lay my head, store my clothes and play with my toys I was happy.

My parents seemed very happy (and stressed!) when we bought our first home when I was 10, but to me it was just another home. We could have rented for all I cared.

[svelte]

Great stories, WH.

Especially about the kid. Sometimes I think that people make too much on the effect of foreclosure on kids.

Remembering back in my childhood, I did not care at all whether we rented or bought or whatever. As long as I had a place to lay my head, store my clothes and play with my toys I was happy.

My parents seemed very happy (and stressed!) when we bought our first home when I was 10, but to me it was just another home. We could have rented for all I cared.

[svelte]

Great stories, WH.

Especially about the kid. Sometimes I think that people make too much on the effect of foreclosure on kids.

Remembering back in my childhood, I did not care at all whether we rented or bought or whatever. As long as I had a place to lay my head, store my clothes and play with my toys I was happy.

My parents seemed very happy (and stressed!) when we bought our first home when I was 10, but to me it was just another home. We could have rented for all I cared.

[svelte]

Great stories, WH.

Especially about the kid. Sometimes I think that people make too much on the effect of foreclosure on kids.

Remembering back in my childhood, I did not care at all whether we rented or bought or whatever. As long as I had a place to lay my head, store my clothes and play with my toys I was happy.

My parents seemed very happy (and stressed!) when we bought our first home when I was 10, but to me it was just another home. We could have rented for all I cared.

[NotCranky]

Yes great stories. Very cool.In my last house a few previous owners and original buyers in the neighorhood going back to the 40’s, dropped in with pictures. I guess the second story addition I was doing drew them in a bit. People like this stuff. Sometimes people who could never build something themselves or have never been in a house that is torn up for remodel and comes back together nicely, are the most fascinated by it. They kind of have this childlike imagination and awe going on, which is enjoyable to see.

[NotCranky]

Yes great stories. Very cool.In my last house a few previous owners and original buyers in the neighorhood going back to the 40’s, dropped in with pictures. I guess the second story addition I was doing drew them in a bit. People like this stuff. Sometimes people who could never build something themselves or have never been in a house that is torn up for remodel and comes back together nicely, are the most fascinated by it. They kind of have this childlike imagination and awe going on, which is enjoyable to see.

[NotCranky]

Yes great stories. Very cool.In my last house a few previous owners and original buyers in the neighorhood going back to the 40’s, dropped in with pictures. I guess the second story addition I was doing drew them in a bit. People like this stuff. Sometimes people who could never build something themselves or have never been in a house that is torn up for remodel and comes back together nicely, are the most fascinated by it. They kind of have this childlike imagination and awe going on, which is enjoyable to see.

[NotCranky]

Yes great stories. Very cool.In my last house a few previous owners and original buyers in the neighorhood going back to the 40’s, dropped in with pictures. I guess the second story addition I was doing drew them in a bit. People like this stuff. Sometimes people who could never build something themselves or have never been in a house that is torn up for remodel and comes back together nicely, are the most fascinated by it. They kind of have this childlike imagination and awe going on, which is enjoyable to see.

[NotCranky]

Yes great stories. Very cool.In my last house a few previous owners and original buyers in the neighorhood going back to the 40’s, dropped in with pictures. I guess the second story addition I was doing drew them in a bit. People like this stuff. Sometimes people who could never build something themselves or have never been in a house that is torn up for remodel and comes back together nicely, are the most fascinated by it. They kind of have this childlike imagination and awe going on, which is enjoyable to see.

[Coronita]

You’re pretty brave to be talking to the previous owners, especially in situations in which the previous owners are under financial strain or wiped out or in the process of getting wiped out.

I’ve noticed that a non-significant amount of people have a few loose bolts in this economic climate, some probably on the verge of a tipping point….My strategy is to keep a low profile during these times and not try to rock an already fallen deck of cards, with the exception of anonymous blogging. I surely don’t know if that next guy/gal down on his/her luck is gonna go postal or otherwise.

Nope, in this economic climate, I’d prefer to keep my circle of friends smaller and defer making newer friends to later 🙂

[Coronita]

You’re pretty brave to be talking to the previous owners, especially in situations in which the previous owners are under financial strain or wiped out or in the process of getting wiped out.

I’ve noticed that a non-significant amount of people have a few loose bolts in this economic climate, some probably on the verge of a tipping point….My strategy is to keep a low profile during these times and not try to rock an already fallen deck of cards, with the exception of anonymous blogging. I surely don’t know if that next guy/gal down on his/her luck is gonna go postal or otherwise.

Nope, in this economic climate, I’d prefer to keep my circle of friends smaller and defer making newer friends to later 🙂

[Coronita]

You’re pretty brave to be talking to the previous owners, especially in situations in which the previous owners are under financial strain or wiped out or in the process of getting wiped out.

I’ve noticed that a non-significant amount of people have a few loose bolts in this economic climate, some probably on the verge of a tipping point….My strategy is to keep a low profile during these times and not try to rock an already fallen deck of cards, with the exception of anonymous blogging. I surely don’t know if that next guy/gal down on his/her luck is gonna go postal or otherwise.

Nope, in this economic climate, I’d prefer to keep my circle of friends smaller and defer making newer friends to later 🙂

[Coronita]

You’re pretty brave to be talking to the previous owners, especially in situations in which the previous owners are under financial strain or wiped out or in the process of getting wiped out.

I’ve noticed that a non-significant amount of people have a few loose bolts in this economic climate, some probably on the verge of a tipping point….My strategy is to keep a low profile during these times and not try to rock an already fallen deck of cards, with the exception of anonymous blogging. I surely don’t know if that next guy/gal down on his/her luck is gonna go postal or otherwise.

Nope, in this economic climate, I’d prefer to keep my circle of friends smaller and defer making newer friends to later 🙂

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