Hick has already made a trip to Lowe's for padlocks and plywood. He's boarding up broken windows, to keep the city off his back. This is NOT the city which seems to persecute Hick. That's where Lap House lives. This is the city we've had reasonable relations with, despite them not granting a variance for the Double Hovel, nor fixing the city sidewalk at Bargain House. They don't go out of their way to nitpick, just follow their regular protocol as they would for any other property owner.
Despite the lack of tender loving care, Cheap House is not all that unappealing from the street. We've seen many run-down houses that seem to smell from the listing photo. AND for much more than $15,000.
There's no plan to make this one into a safe, livable home. Just put in windows, patch up structural problems, tear the interior down to the studs, then offer it to a flipper.
I actually have a few pictures of the interior. I don't know if you're ready for such squalor. I may not post them, unless you promise to sit down, smelling salts handy, ready to close your browser.
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Welp! Hick has already broken one promise. I just got an email from the electric company that a new account has been opened. So much for not turning on the utilities. I weep for Lap House. Hick has a new baby.
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Hi Val, That house exterior is very cute indeed. I have my smelling salts ready for the showing of the interior:)
ReplyDeleteI will try to show the interior photos in a day or two. Others may not have smelling salts in their medicine cabinet. They need time to order or shop for them!
DeleteIt does look nice, like it has "good bones". I have seen plenty of squalor houses and some even have people still living in them, so pictures won't faze me at all.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely looks like it's worth $15,000 from the street. I'll get the pictures ready. Not for tomorrow, but probably Friday. Our Friday, not Australian Friday.
DeleteI've seen some pretty wretched interiors in my lifetime. I have stories that would probably make this interior look like an after from Hoarders. Take heart. We are a strong bunch. Ranee
ReplyDeleteWretched interiors coming up! At least you'll know what we're working with.
DeleteVery cute! Should I look at the pictures with an alcoholic beverage? I don't have the smelling salts, lol!
ReplyDeleteAn alcoholic beverage will be a good substitute! It won't revive you if you faint, but you probably won't hurt yourself falling off a chair if you DO faint.
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