Flip This Wholesaler

2/22/2008

So, I went to look at that Skypoint unit that I saw on Craigslist last week, and I LOVE IT!!! Love, love, love it. The owner and his girlfriend are super cool people, too. It would pretty much work out perfectly for all of us, because they only want to rent it for a year or two, and then move in, and I only plan on being down there for a year or two, and then moving elsewhere (Costa Rica?). They even offered to throw in their new furniture if I decide to rent it (sweet). I would have given them a deposit today, except, there's a little problem.....

There USED to be a park right across the street (up until a few weeks ago), but now it is a construction site. I guess they are re-doing it or something. So, I asked the guy at the concierge desk where people walk their dogs, and he said, "Well, that's kind of a sore subject around here." I guess a lot of people with dogs bought condos here because the park was right across the street, and now the park is gone, and people are PISSED. So, I need to figure out where I'm gonna walk Jim. There's a dog park about 2 miles away, which is fine during the day, but I'm not gonna be walking 2 miles at night through downtown. So, I'm going down there tomorrow to scope out the area and see if it's gonna work out or not. I talked to my Mom and my friend Brett, and they both said, "Well, what do you think people in New York do?" I don't know. I guess I could always just put Jim to sleep. Just kidding. So, anyway, I'll go check it out tomorrow, and then make a decision. I really, really, really, want this place, though. I told the owners I would call them Sunday and let them know either way.

Oh, here's a funny story for you..... Remember the Ronald McDonald House that I made an offer on a few months back? Well, it's still on the market, and I have been putting in offers every 3 weeks or so for the last few months. Each offer I make is less than the previous. My objective was to just keep offering on it until I got it, or someone else did. Well, yesterday morning I put in another offer, and when I got back from the gym, I had a missed call/voicemail from the listing agent, and I just KNEW that he was calling to tell me they accepted my offer. Hehehehe. Here's what the voicemail said, loosely:

"Hi Stephani, this is Randy Realtor calling you back about the offer you made on the Ronald McDonald House. The bank has rejected your offer, and the asset manager has advised me that she does not want to see any more offers from you on this house. Ever. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 123-4567......."

Hahahahahaha. Guess my plan backfired, huh? Oh, well, a little bit of rejection never killed anyone, as far as I know. I should put in another offer next week, just for kicks. Just kidding.

Have a great weekend, y'all.