Buying a house is THE worst idea ever!!!!

[Dr. Robotnik]

Well not much is happening house wise at the moment...*twiddles thumbs*

[hkp]

So get on with some RC tinkering then!!

[Dr. Robotnik]

I would love to but all my stuff is in storage

[mrlexan]

I would love to but all my stuff is in storage

Sucks, doesn't? Mine too and I hate it. I NEED A GARAGE (or basement)

[Asso_man!]

I would love to but all my stuff is in storage

Sucks, doesn't? Mine too and I hate it. I NEED A GARAGE (or basement)

I do have a basement for you Jay, just sent your stuff here, I'll take care of them and even dig into it for you, what else?

[mrlexan]

I am going to take a pic of the storage unit on Friday and post it... think I will post it on the work area thread.

David, shipping charges will bankrupt you.

[knucklebuster]

Here is THE best idea... provided you are somewhat handy.

buy the ugliest house in the nicest neighborhood you can afford. Call a few realtors and let them know you are interested in a house with shag carpet, wood paneling, lead paint, etc.

I bought my first (crack) house in 1998 for $42k. I was 25 and making $20k working for state government. I have since bought, remodeled and sold houses much larger than my first. I still live in the crack house in a quiet little historic district. I also still have some paper insulated wiring to replace (built in 1950).

The electrical alone would run most buyers off, but generally speaking older homes are built better IMO. I laugh every time I see strand board on the exterior and green board in shower surrounds of new construction for $250k+ homes. Florida + strand board = moldy card board.