Operation Enduring Home Build

NastyFX4 · October 5th, 2010, 11:59 AM

As many of you know I bought a house last week. I'm pretty pumped about it since it went to all sorts of highs and lows during the process. I was pretty sure I was getting it, than it fell apart, than it came back to life.

Short story. The previous owner was a LEO so his loan was through the VA. It was a short sale so the price had to be approved by the bank, the VA, and they thought the house was worth about $50,000 more than market value. Regardless of what the comps showed in the actual subdivision. After the house sat on the market for two and half years, 5 offers of market value price, I was finally able to get it for fair market value and closed last Wednesday. The mortgage held was actually 300% more than I paid for the house.

The condition of the house really went down in those two and half years. The previous owners moved to GA and the house was vacant. It really takes a toll on a house. I'll be posting updates with new pictures, etc as it goes along.

Anyways, here are some photos of what the house looked like at the time of listing and at the time that I got it.

Exterior

I didn't get a picture of it before I started working on it but the grass is completely dead and was about a foot tall. The outside needed to be desperately pressure washed, yard debris every where, etc.

Living Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Family Room

Unfortunately there was no picture of the Family Room from when it was listed.

Continued..

NastyFX4 · October 5th, 2010, 11:59 AM

Master Bedroom

Master Bathroom

Second Bedroom

Third Bedroom

Second Bathroom

RZNCAIN · October 5th, 2010, 12:07 PM

That is fucking gorgeous Nasty! I just built a couple of years ago. It was time consuming, and painful, but I love it!

BWAL · October 5th, 2010, 12:08 PM

i'm jealous

NastyFX4 · October 5th, 2010, 12:10 PM

Thanks guys! I just noticed something. Since I didn't have a picture of the Exterior when I got it. Take a look at the picture of the Family Room and look through the sliding glass doors. LOL!

futureMACH1racer · October 5th, 2010, 01:14 PM

Looks like you have some cleaning to do with the carpet, or are you just going to replace it?

I see weeds that are 3' tall.. You've got a jungle growing in the backyard. I wish I was close, because I would help you if you needed it. For some odd reason I enjoy helping people with their home projects, but I hate doing my own. I still do my own of course, but it's not as enjoyable...

NastyFX4 · October 5th, 2010, 11:15 PM

Here are some photos of the progress today..

Pressure cleaned the exterior of the house, fascia, driveway, sidewalk, stone, etc. I had to replace a few missing pieces of stone. The stone looks like someone put a cleaner, maybe bleach, on the bottom half so I'm going to have to try bring it back to life with a color restoring sealant. I got the grass mowed, bunch of yard debris pulled, and some real nasty ass plants pulled.

I pulled most of the appliances, only the microwave left. Tore up all of the carpet, pad, tile, vinyl, etc. Removed the interior door handles since they are going to be replaced. Pulled all of the A/C vents, cleaned and re-painted them. Pulled the toilet in the second bathroom. It needs a offset mount because of the counter-top; it doesn't allow the seat to stay up. Don't even ask me why it wasn't done originally, especially since this was originally a model home. Patched random holes and re-textured the walls. I got most of the ceiling taped off so that I can repaint the ceiling with the sprayer than I'll be able to paint the walls. I pulled the lights & fan from the patio and the entry way ceilings. I'm redoing the ceiling, since it's dry wall and it doesn't exactly hold up the moisture. I'll be replacing it with T111, cedar strips, and than painting it white.

Originally Posted by futureMACH1racer

Looks like you have some cleaning to do with the carpet, or are you just going to replace it?

The carpet is going to be replaced, nearly the only thing I won't be doing myself.

TheUNZippee! · October 5th, 2010, 11:18 PM

That bathroom is bonerific.

NastyFX4 · October 5th, 2010, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

That bathroom is bonerific.

It's definitely one of my favorite parts of the house. It's got a big walk in shower, the toilet is off to the right next to the shower with a separate 'room'. Off to the right of the picture is a big walk in closet that is about 6' x 6'.

TheUNZippee! · October 5th, 2010, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

It's definitely one of my favorite parts of the house. It's got a big walk in shower, the toilet is off to the right next to the shower with a separate 'room'. Off to the right of the picture is a big walk in closet that is about 6' x 6'.

Yeah man, for sure. That's way awesome.

06RedfireGT · October 5th, 2010, 11:27 PM

Man, that kitchen would look so much better with some oak cabinets and granite countertops.

futureMACH1racer · October 5th, 2010, 11:28 PM

Awesome! You got a lot done so far..

TheUNZippee! · October 5th, 2010, 11:28 PM

I love the wood

NastyFX4 · October 5th, 2010, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

Man, that kitchen would look so much better with some oak cabinets and granite countertops.

Trust me, I know!! I'm not going to be able to do them now but the kitchen will be the first renovation down the line. Upgraded cabinets with granite countertops with molded sink will look great!

Originally Posted by futureMACH1racer

Awesome! You got a lot done so far..

Thanks! Just bought some coach lights for the front of the house and than a smaller coach light for the side entry garage door. Plus a new faucet for the kitchen sink. I'm going to buy a stainless steel sink, until I can afford the granite. However, the faucet we got is going to require three holes and all of the sinks were four holes. I can't believe I couldn't find one at Lowes or Home Depot...

06RedfireGT · October 5th, 2010, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

Trust me, I know!! I'm not going to be able to do them now but the kitchen will be the first renovation down the line. Upgraded cabinets with granite countertops with molded sink will look great!

Thanks! Just bought some coach lights for the front of the house and than a smaller coach light for the side entry garage door. Plus a new faucet for the kitchen sink. I'm going to buy a stainless steel sink, until I can afford the granite. However, the faucet we got is going to require three holes and all of the sinks were four holes. I can't believe I couldn't find one at Lowes or Home Depot...

Do a stainless under-mount sink with the granite. That's what I have in mine and it looks great.

Let me see if I can dig up some pics.

NastyFX4 · October 5th, 2010, 11:56 PM

By the way if someone can find me a stainless steel sink from Home Depot or Lowes that is 33" x 22" with double bowls that are the same size. I need it to be three holes, centered obviously. All of the ones I've found are four holes... It could even be two holes with one centered and one to the right..

06RedfireGT · October 6th, 2010, 12:22 AM

Pics.

futureMACH1racer · October 6th, 2010, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

Trust me, I know!! I'm not going to be able to do them now but the kitchen will be the first renovation down the line. Upgraded cabinets with granite countertops with molded sink will look great!

Thanks! Just bought some coach lights for the front of the house and than a smaller coach light for the side entry garage door. Plus a new faucet for the kitchen sink. I'm going to buy a stainless steel sink, until I can afford the granite. However, the faucet we got is going to require three holes and all of the sinks were four holes. I can't believe I couldn't find one at Lowes or Home Depot...

You would be better off sourcing some of the items from online vendors. You can get stuff so much cheaper.

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

Do a stainless under-mount sink with the granite. That's what I have in mine and it looks great.

Let me see if I can dig up some pics.

+1 That is a great look IMHO...

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

By the way if someone can find me a stainless steel sink from Home Depot or Lowes that is 33" x 22" with double bowls that are the same size. I need it to be three holes, centered obviously. All of the ones I've found are four holes... It could even be two holes with one centered and one to the right..

I'll look around for you tomorrow. I can probably pic one up cheaper, and tax free...

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

Pics.

Al, you're pretty dark....

ZoomZoomMFer · October 6th, 2010, 12:55 AM

when do i get to come over Al?

RZNCAIN · October 6th, 2010, 12:59 AM

^ah shit, its a fucking ninja!

October 5th, 2010, 11:59 AM	#1
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	Operation Enduring Home Build As many of you know I bought a house last week. I'm pretty pumped about it since it went to all sorts of highs and lows during the process. I was pretty sure I was getting it, than it fell apart, than it came back to life. Short story. The previous owner was a LEO so his loan was through the VA. It was a short sale so the price had to be approved by the bank, the VA, and they thought the house was worth about $50,000 more than market value. Regardless of what the comps showed in the actual subdivision. After the house sat on the market for two and half years, 5 offers of market value price, I was finally able to get it for fair market value and closed last Wednesday. The mortgage held was actually 300% more than I paid for the house. The condition of the house really went down in those two and half years. The previous owners moved to GA and the house was vacant. It really takes a toll on a house. I'll be posting updates with new pictures, etc as it goes along. Anyways, here are some photos of what the house looked like at the time of listing and at the time that I got it. Exterior I didn't get a picture of it before I started working on it but the grass is completely dead and was about a foot tall. The outside needed to be desperately pressure washed, yard debris every where, etc. Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Family Room Unfortunately there was no picture of the Family Room from when it was listed. Continued.. __________________

October 5th, 2010, 11:59 AM	#2
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	Master Bedroom Master Bathroom Second Bedroom Third Bedroom Second Bathroom __________________

October 5th, 2010, 12:07 PM	#3
RZNCAIN Shelby's Minion 2007 Mustang Shelby GT (Mach1) Sept. '10 ROTM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WI Posts: 11,490 iTrader: 2 reviews	That is fucking gorgeous Nasty! I just built a couple of years ago. It was time consuming, and painful, but I love it! __________________ Sponsored by Specialty Coatings Car Salesman Club- Founder -------------------------- 2007 Shelby GT- Hardparked 2003 Mach 1- Hardparked 1988 LX 5.0- Umm...Driver?

October 5th, 2010, 12:08 PM	#4
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,662 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	i'm jealous __________________ MM 1 am boner crew Cars and mod list in garage i like veiny meat sliding between my buttcheeks

October 5th, 2010, 12:10 PM	#5
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	Thanks guys! I just noticed something. Since I didn't have a picture of the Exterior when I got it. Take a look at the picture of the Family Room and look through the sliding glass doors. LOL! __________________

October 5th, 2010, 01:14 PM	#6
futureMACH1racer I.D.G.A.F. 2009 John Deere 9670 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 11,347 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks like you have some cleaning to do with the carpet, or are you just going to replace it? I see weeds that are 3' tall.. You've got a jungle growing in the backyard. I wish I was close, because I would help you if you needed it. For some odd reason I enjoy helping people with their home projects, but I hate doing my own. I still do my own of course, but it's not as enjoyable... __________________ RIP Travis Bilings 5/6/1982-7/5/2011 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

October 5th, 2010, 11:27 PM	#11
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,492 iTrader: 2 reviews	Man, that kitchen would look so much better with some oak cabinets and granite countertops. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

October 5th, 2010, 11:28 PM	#12
futureMACH1racer I.D.G.A.F. 2009 John Deere 9670 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 11,347 iTrader: 0 reviews	Awesome! You got a lot done so far.. __________________ RIP Travis Bilings 5/6/1982-7/5/2011 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

October 5th, 2010, 11:56 PM	#16
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	By the way if someone can find me a stainless steel sink from Home Depot or Lowes that is 33" x 22" with double bowls that are the same size. I need it to be three holes, centered obviously. All of the ones I've found are four holes... It could even be two holes with one centered and one to the right.. __________________ Last edited by NastyFX4; October 5th, 2010 at 11:59 PM.

October 6th, 2010, 12:22 AM	#17
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,492 iTrader: 2 reviews	Pics. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

October 6th, 2010, 12:55 AM	#19
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,211 iTrader: 17 reviews	when do i get to come over Al? __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

October 6th, 2010, 12:59 AM	#20
RZNCAIN Shelby's Minion 2007 Mustang Shelby GT (Mach1) Sept. '10 ROTM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WI Posts: 11,490 iTrader: 2 reviews	^ah shit, its a fucking ninja! __________________ Sponsored by Specialty Coatings Car Salesman Club- Founder -------------------------- 2007 Shelby GT- Hardparked 2003 Mach 1- Hardparked 1988 LX 5.0- Umm...Driver?

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