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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2016 10:15:08 GMT -5
So, I have wanted to move for a while but hadn't put my house on the market yet. I knew the cartel was buying more land now that they have harvested their weed and are rolling in the cash... I figured in Jan/Feb I would clean the place up and list... Got a call out of the blue yesterday to see my house. Within an hour I had an amazing offer. So, it is going into escrow tomorrow! OMG. Without the current cartel buying frenzy in my county, my house is worth about the 90K we paid for it and it would be hard to find a buyer due to my 800 foot well with crappy water... They offered me $160 as their best and final. Um, OKAY! I would have taken 140-150 and was expecting an offer of about 130. SCORE! This week I am going down to the area I want to move to and will be looking at houses. There is little on the market right now, but I am hoping I will be able to find something. I will walk away with 135K when the liens, commision, title is paid for. I am looking at houses in the 70-90K range. I want a small house on a plot of land with an out building or detached garage for my rock business. I am buying a high-end rock slab saw and a sphere maker to earn my living after I move. I am also going to buy a cheap used car to replace mine that has 230K miles on it and is limping along. Going to help the kids with their rent for a bit, and should still have enough cash for a healthy ER fund. So excited, but the timing was horrible... And, OMG I have SO much to do before I move... Merry Christmas to me!
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Post by debthaven on Nov 6, 2016 10:18:06 GMT -5
Wow Shasta that's fantastic!!! So happy for you!
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Post by Happy prose on Nov 6, 2016 10:31:03 GMT -5
Congrats, and good luck!
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Post by debthaven on Nov 6, 2016 10:34:53 GMT -5
I looked up the saw because I was curious. You can probably buy one used ... there seem to be a fair number of used ones for sale, but I know nothing about this. Just want your money to go as far as it can. ETA: Are there rocks where you're planning to move, too?
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Post by debthaven on Nov 6, 2016 10:43:16 GMT -5
Also, Shasta, do you have any income or pension? I'm thinking it might be better to get a loan for the car or a small mortgage, and save more of the the cash ...
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Nov 6, 2016 10:55:51 GMT -5
Congratulations!
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Post by rob base on Nov 6, 2016 10:59:11 GMT -5
Congrats. Not sure about the cartel reference but congrats.
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Post by dee27 on Nov 6, 2016 11:29:47 GMT -5
Congratulations, Shasta. I hope you find the perfect house for your needs.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2016 11:40:27 GMT -5
Rob, a Hmong cartel out of MN has purchased 1800 of the 2000 parcels in my neighborhood and plants 400 pot plants on each parcel and has "growers" that live in travel trailers on the land during the growing season... turned my residential, rural area into a massive farming operation with water trucks in and out quite literally 24/7/everyday. It is illegal here but their attornies have been able to keep the cops away from them, and the cops are so overwhelmed with all of their grows that they can't do much about the weed. They are growing in the open right next to our roads and outdoor cultivation is illegal here. It's an amazing sight to see... It's estimated they have 1.5 BILLION dollars in this neighborhood alone, and they took over 5 areas of our county in the same way this year. Debt - I have the income from the writing work I do and from my rock business. Yes, I am moving to the area I harvest my rocks from. Slabbing them on a nice big saw makes a $20 rock worth about $100+ in slabs and they are much easier/lighter to ship. I don't have any other income/savings, but with a bankruptcy on my credit, I don't think I can qualify for a mortgage. Selling basically wipes out all of my debt and money stress and sets me up with the equipment I need for my business to make more income in the process. My version of "used car" is probably different than other people's. I am fine with a decent vehicle in the $3K range. I will also be putting tires on my old Blazer and fixing its issue, so I could just drive that and skip buying a car for a while. Probably what I will do.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2016 11:42:18 GMT -5
Debt - Yes, I am looking at both used and new saws. The saw I want new is about 9K. I can get a used one for about 3K if I can find one locally... They weigh about 900 pounds.
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Post by NastyWoman on Nov 6, 2016 11:59:51 GMT -5
Congratulations. I am happy that you got such a great offer and at the same time are getting out of an area that is not getting any safer with all that is going on.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2016 13:57:51 GMT -5
Congratulations! After all the curve balls life has thrown at you I'm glad you got a break this time.
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Post by dannylion on Nov 6, 2016 13:58:18 GMT -5
Yay! That is great news!
Wishing you much success in your new location.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Nov 6, 2016 14:14:19 GMT -5
So happy for you Shasta!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Nov 6, 2016 14:34:47 GMT -5
Congrats Shasta, and may this be the start of even more good things for you!
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Post by busymom on Nov 6, 2016 14:44:05 GMT -5
Wow! Fabulous news on the house AND the selling price. Congratulations!
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Nov 6, 2016 14:45:00 GMT -5
What is the job market like in the area you are moving to? Can you get something part-time that will give you some more income and possibly some benefits?
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Post by haapai on Nov 6, 2016 15:13:38 GMT -5
Yes!!! Now this closing will be handled by a closing company or whatever is SOP in your state, right?
Do you have a place to camp out while looking for a new place?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2016 17:44:02 GMT -5
I know you want to help your kids, but take care of Shasta first. Congrats!
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Post by TheOtherMe on Nov 6, 2016 19:52:15 GMT -5
Congrats, Shasta, and, yes, take care of yourself first and foremost.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2016 20:30:32 GMT -5
I am moving to the greater Chico area. Yes, many opportunities for work if I choose to go that route, though I likely won't. Yes, we use title companies to close escrow here in CA, not lawyers. Once it closes and the money is wired to my account, then the house is the buyers and I have no connection to them or their cash's origination source... I have one son still in college here until the summer. He has his last 5 classes next semester, so it's going to be harder for him to work a lot of hours. My other son is working mostly full-time. They both work at McDonalds. Oldest son is getting another job in a bit that should support him. I have to help both of them to move out and have places to live for a bit. My younger son gets more help so he can finally finish school. My older son gets less help because he is older and has more income. They both own their own cars at this point and have their own insurance policies and all that. I have a budget for them and that's all they get and then need to be self-supporting and they both agree with it. I sold more tools today. I've spent the last few months really going through everything and tossing stuff, donating stuff, and selling things that will bring me some cash. Since I have 90 days before I have to move, I am doing some each day and starting to pack. I am not waiting until the last minute like we did on our last move. This time I am purging about 95% of what I own, and then having everything boxed and ready to go the day I move. I am quite literally moving my mattress, a small hutch for the kitchen I painted, and a wooden rocking chair. That is all the furniture I am taking with me. It dawned on me today that since I didn't include the fridge and washer/dryer in the contract, I can also sell those if I want. I may do that. I hate the front-loading washer, the dryer is old but works well, and the refrigerator is a few years old but I have never liked it. I am fine with used stuff, so replacing things won't cost me a ton on the other end. We have a ton of work to do before we move, but I am pretty happy that they wanted 90 days. They are giving me a five figure good faith deposit that I get during escrow once they are done with inspections.
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Post by sesfw on Nov 6, 2016 20:36:46 GMT -5
WooHoo .................. Definitely take care of Shasta first. The kids have a longer future than you do.
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Post by zibazinski on Nov 6, 2016 21:32:31 GMT -5
I am moving to the greater Chico area. Yes, many opportunities for work if I choose to go that route, though I likely won't. Yes, we use title companies to close escrow here in CA, not lawyers. Once it closes and the money is wired to my account, then the house is the buyers and I have no connection to them or their cash's origination source... I have one son still in college here until the summer. He has his last 5 classes next semester, so it's going to be harder for him to work a lot of hours. My other son is working mostly full-time. They both work at McDonalds. Oldest son is getting another job in a bit that should support him. I have to help both of them to move out and have places to live for a bit. My younger son gets more help so he can finally finish school. My older son gets less help because he is older and has more income. They both own their own cars at this point and have their own insurance policies and all that. I have a budget for them and that's all they get and then need to be self-supporting and they both agree with it. I sold more tools today. I've spent the last few months really going through everything and tossing stuff, donating stuff, and selling things that will bring me some cash. Since I have 90 days before I have to move, I am doing some each day and starting to pack. I am not waiting until the last minute like we did on our last move. This time I am purging about 95% of what I own, and then having everything boxed and ready to go the day I move. I am quite literally moving my mattress, a small hutch for the kitchen I painted, and a wooden rocking chair. That is all the furniture I am taking with me. It dawned on me today that since I didn't include the fridge and washer/dryer in the contract, I can also sell those if I want. I may do that. I hate the front-loading washer, the dryer is old but works well, and the refrigerator is a few years old but I have never liked it. I am fine with used stuff, so replacing things won't cost me a ton on the other end. We have a ton of work to do before we move, but I am pretty happy that they wanted 90 days. They are giving me a five figure good faith deposit that I get during escrow once they are done with inspections. They don't want your appliances and don't care about your inspection. I imagine they'll raze the house bcuz they want the land.
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Post by TheHaitian on Nov 6, 2016 23:34:27 GMT -5
Congrats!!!
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Nov 7, 2016 7:26:18 GMT -5
Congrats Shasta!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 9:05:46 GMT -5
Zib -I agree with your statement, for the most part. The realtors have said they will likely use my mobile for the local growers to shower and cook food, vs. doing it in their little plywood shacks and travel trailers. I also think they will put a honey oil plant here (butane extraction of THC) because they can put it in a building vs. the tents they currently use. It makes it harder for the law to get a search warrant. I don't particularly care what they do here. It won't be my property and I have a lot of crappy memories here. I am just THRILLED that they give my land a higher value and have made me a solid offer. I will miss the mountain and the snow, but I will only be a couple hours south and can still come out to the area to hike when I want to. As buyers, they do have the reputation of screwing around and bringing in low offers, but I did let my realtor know that I am not interested in screwing around with them. They made an offer and since we all know they want the land to grow, they aren't getting any concessions from me on inspections. If they aren't happy, someone else can wash their cash through this property for a better price.
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Post by jeep108 on Nov 7, 2016 12:00:59 GMT -5
Congrats.
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Post by Bonny on Nov 7, 2016 14:17:37 GMT -5
Congrats! Sounds like moving will be both a healthier and safer environment.
Out of curiosity, how do you think the area will change if recreational marijuana proposition is passed? I wonder if law enforcement will get some funding (eventually) to manage the growing situation and make the area safer.
I'm glad you're getting out now though because I think the process will take a while.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 20:41:04 GMT -5
Even with recreational being legal, it is still not legal to grow outdoors without a legal residence in this county. County ordinances trump (pun intended...) state laws. I am still completely 100% for medical/recreational use and reasonable home growing. Like 6-8 plants is reasonable. 400 and living in a plywood shack and crapping in your bushes = not reasonable. The problem in this area is the cartel has the law out-gunned and has more cash. County tries to bust them - they call in the attorneys and claim racism. We voted to ban outdoor cultivation, they claimed the had the right to vote here, though they own vacant lots and all live the rest of the year in MN. This charge is complete crap; they were not threatened with guns. The sheriff carries a gun... talkingpointsmemo.com/muckraker/jon-lopey-siskiyou-county-voter-fraud-probeI am completely over living in the middle of their corporate farming operation. We have semi trucks and water trucks going in/out 24/7, they try to run us off the roads because they now own most of the place. They won't speak English to have a simple conversation... yes, they know how... If you go to their fence (I had their dog...) they won't talk to you. They also use illegal fertilizers, kill the wildlife, kill other people's pets with poison, and don't bother to haul off their trash. It's disgusting.
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