Might be renting this house if everything goes through

[bubinga]

Check out the garage! And could wrench in driveway too.
All my Wood Working tools are on mobile bases, So may even be able to get a/my car in there.
That's all I'm worried about...LOL....Is the garage.

 

[Daedalus]

That's all I'm worried about...LOL....Is the garage.

Probably common on this board. Both my starter house and my current house were bought because of their garages. Congrats! Do any mods/upgrades before moving in. Cleaning, installing lights, etc. Painting too, if the owner doesn't mind.

 

[bubinga]

Probably common on this board. Both my starter house and my current house were bought because of their garages. Congrats! Do any mods/upgrades before moving in. Cleaning, installing lights, etc. Painting too, if the owner doesn't mind.

Thanks, I didn't get it.

 

[Shiftless]

Sorry you didn’t get what you wanted.
Keep looking...another will turn up.

 

[Rivguy]

It helps if your Wife or significant other s/o is on board with your need for garage space and is supportive of your interests. I'm pretty lucky my Wife of 35 years is pretty cool that way. Good luck in your search.,

 

[bubinga]

It helps if your Wife or significant other s/o is on board with your need for garage space and is supportive of your interests. I'm pretty lucky my Wife of 35 years is pretty cool that way. Good luck in your search.,

Thank You.
Yes, It would Help.
But I'm by My Self.

 

[bubinga]

Out of town Oil and gas workers got all the reasonable homes Jack up in price,
They are renting a lot of them with utilities included in, and furnished, for big money.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Well that *****, keep looking or move out farther and try to buy.

 

[blair683]

Gas and oil workers drove rent prices sky high here in Ohio as well. Slumlords are renting junk houses fully furnished for big money. Most rent is paid by the gas and oil companies. I bought my house without a garage. I survived 5 years with a 12’x20’ prefab shed. I then built my garage. Buying is the way to go with out a doubt. But I understand that everybody are in different situations.

 

[bubinga]

Buying is the way to go with out a doubt. But I understand that everybody are in different situations.

Yeah, l got sick ~ 5 years ago had to take my SS early (well SS disability)
I was looking to buy before l got sick, but not in a position to now.

 

[Augus7us]

Gas and oil workers drove rent prices sky high here in Ohio as well. Slumlords are renting junk houses fully furnished for big money. Most rent is paid by the gas and oil companies. I bought my house without a garage. I survived 5 years with a 12’x20’ prefab shed. I then built my garage. Buying is the way to go with out a doubt. But I understand that everybody are in different situations.

I rented for years and regret it. If you can buy, buy! But I get it I had issues preventing me from buying.

Where in Ohio are you referring?

-Clint

 

[bubinga]

That one was in Toronto, Jefferson Co.
Looking @ a smaller one in Belmont Co. "Kirkwood Heights" high above Bridgeport Oh.

 

[bubinga]

I rented for years and regret it too. Money Thrown away paying the landlords mortgage IMO.
But I'm not in a position $$ wise to buy, and I am 62 years old.

 

[blair683]

Bubinga them counties are not far from me. I work with a bunch of people from Belmont and Jefferson counties. I live in Tuscarawas county. Just be patient something will come up and maybe something better than the one that you couldn’t get.

 

[bubinga]

Bubinga them counties are not far from me. I work with a bunch of people from Belmont and Jefferson counties. I live in Tuscarawas county. Just be patient something will come up and maybe something better than the one that you couldn’t get.

I'm Trying.
Thank You.

 

[Parrothead]

I rented for years and regret it too. Money Thrown away paying the landlords mortgage IMO.
But I'm not in a position $$ wise to buy, and I am 62 years old.

Just an FYI, age has nothing to do with your ability to get a loan. You can be 104 and if you're qualified for a 30 year mortgage they have to offer it to you according to federal law. Age discrimination laws in lending are real. Ask ANY lender if your age factors in approval.

 

[coljar]

Gas and oil workers drove rent prices sky high here in Ohio as well. Slumlords are renting junk houses fully furnished for big money. Most rent is paid by the gas and oil companies. I bought my house without a garage. I survived 5 years with a 12’x20’ prefab shed. I then built my garage. Buying is the way to go with out a doubt. But I understand that everybody are in different situations.

For the last few years, I've been renting to the resident doctors that come in to the area local hospitals. One, that him and his wife became close friends of my wife & I told me that we needed to raise our rents, because we had far nicer places than other residents were renting for as much as $500.00 more. I raised them $75. We get along fine without taking advantage of a situation.

Besides that, those oil & gas companies are already leasing from us to park a few of they're derricks.

 

[Parrothead]

For the last few years, I've been renting to the resident doctors that come in to the area local hospitals. One, that him and his wife became close friends of my wife & I told me that we needed to raise our rents, because we had far nicer places than other residents were renting for as much as $500.00 more. I raised them $75. We get along fine without taking advantage of a situation.

Besides that, those oil & gas companies are already leasing from us to park a few of they're derricks.

I'm doing the same thing in a similar scenario. I know I am cheaper than the rentals in the area, and I have the nicest place BUT...I then get my pick of the litter for renters. I only take those with a credit rating of 600+ and so far nobody's been below 650, and our current is over 700. A good deal of landlords don't realize it's cost effective to be a little bit cheaper and keep the place full with quality renters than it is to make an additional $100 a month. Mine has been vacant for 1.5 months total in 8 years. National average is 2 months empty out of 12, or at least it was when I started being a landlord. I also only do two year leases. And the current tenant is up for renewal this May, and rent will increase 8% and I'll still be below average for the area and they've already agreed to stay. Yes, unfortunately I still am paying the mortgage, but rent is 68% over that cost. Easily covers repairs and taxes.

Oh, and my whole point...rent is only going to go up for the next few years. There aren't enough homes for first time buyers and builders aren't catering to that market due to cost and building codes.

 

[bubinga]

I'm doing the same thing in a similar scenario. I know I am cheaper than the rentals in the area, and I have the nicest place BUT...I then get my pick of the litter for renters. I only take those with a credit rating of 600+ and so far nobody's been below 650, and our current is over 700. A good deal of landlords don't realize it's cost effective to be a little bit cheaper and keep the place full with quality renters than it is to make an additional $100 a month. Mine has been vacant for 1.5 months total in 8 years. National average is 2 months empty out of 12, or at least it was when I started being a landlord. I also only do two year leases. And the current tenant is up for renewal this May, and rent will increase 8% and I'll still be below average for the area and they've already agreed to stay. Yes, unfortunately I still am paying the mortgage, but rent is 68% over that cost. Easily covers repairs and taxes.

Oh, and my whole point...rent is only going to go up for the next few years. There aren't enough homes for first time buyers and builders aren't catering to that market due to cost and building codes.

How long do you think all the oil and gas workers and pipeline guys, from out of town, working in northern WV area
And across the river in Ohio will be going on?

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